Quick Info
| Profession | Radio and television presenter, author |
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| Nationality | American-British |
| Date of Birth | 02/04/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Paul Gambaccini is a rarity among broadcasters, having hosted his own series on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as shows on Classic FM and Capital Radio. He presented on BBC Radio 1 for 16 years and was inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005. He is known as 'The Great Gambo' and 'The Professor of Pop'. He is a dual citizen of the United States and United Kingdom, having become a British citizen in 2005. |
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| Notable Work | Host of BBC Radio series, author of books on music and broadcasting |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Degree in History, Dartmouth College (1970) |
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| Postgraduate | Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University College, Oxford |
Personal Life
| Residence | London, UK |
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| Spouse | Christopher Sherwood (husband, since June 2012) |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Christopher Sherwood |
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Career
| BBC Radio 1 | Presenter for 16 years (since 1973) |
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| Other Stations | Classic FM, Capital Radio, BBC Radio 2, 3, 4 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moved to the UK after earning his degree in 1970 | |
| 2. First appeared on the BBC in 1973 | |
| 3. Known for Top of the Pops (1964), Digital Broadcast (2006), and Britain's Favourite 90s Songs (2021) | |
| 4. Author of 'The Marquee Club: The Birthplace of Rock' |