Quick Info
| Profession | DJ, radio presenter, broadcaster |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Hackney, London, England |
Latest News about Trevor Nelson
04/09/2026
Trevor Nelson was due to return to his BBC Radio 2 show on 7 September 2026 after taking time off for surgery. Reports said he had previously stepped back from work because of health issues and later confirmed he had undergone surgery for a brain tumour and was recovering well.
20/08/2026
Trevor Nelson revealed that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and had undergone surgery. He had already been absent from broadcasting after announcing a break from work, and he later said he was concentrating on getting better.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Trevor Ricardo Nelson |
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| Known For | Pioneering UK urban music broadcasting and presenting major radio and TV shows |
| Awards | MBE |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Central Foundation Boys' School |
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| College | Westminster Kingsway College |
Personal Life
| Heritage | St Lucian heritage |
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Family
| Parents | Parents of St Lucian heritage |
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Career
| Started Career | 1985 |
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| Early Work | Pirate radio station Kiss FM |
| Notable Work | BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2, MTV's The Lick |
| Other Roles | Television presenter, commentator, club DJ |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/djtrevornelson/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/trevornelson/ | |
| https://x.com/DJTrevorNelson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started DJing in the 1980s on pirate radio. | |
| 2. Hosted the first national R&B show on BBC Radio 1. | |
| 3. Received an MBE in 2002 for services to Millennium Volunteers. | |
| 4. Has worked across radio, television, and club DJing. |