Charles White (Dr Rock) facts for kids
Charles "Chas" White, known as Dr Rock, was born in Ireland in 1942. He is a famous BBC Radio and TV presenter. He has also written several books. Dr Rock is well-known for his love of rock and roll music.
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About Dr Rock
Early Life and Career
Chas White was born in Dublin, Ireland. In the 1960s, he studied medicine in London. He planned to become a foot doctor, called a podiatrist. However, he decided to become a DJ instead. Today, he lives in Scarborough, England.
The "Dr Rock" Nickname
Chas White loves Rock and Roll music very much. He even taught a college course about how rock and roll music grew over time. Because of this, the newspapers started calling him "Dr Rock." This nickname stuck!
TV and Radio Shows
Dr Rock has been on many TV shows. His show Dr Rock's Guide to Hollywood won a special award in 1996. This award was from the New York Festivals. He also hosted The Dr Rock Show on Yorkshire and Tyne Tees Television. He even appeared on the popular 1980s TV series, The Tube.
Dr Rock has written articles for big newspapers like The Observer and The Independent. He has also written for magazines such as Tatler and Rolling Stone. He wrote books about famous musicians like Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard.
BBC Radio York
You can hear Dr Rock's show on BBC Radio York every Sunday. It plays between 6 PM and 7 PM, GMT. Many people around the world listen to his show.
In 2011, BBC Radio planned to cut some local shows. Dr Rock's program was one of them. Fans were very upset and sent many letters to protest. Luckily, Dr Rock's show continued!
In 2014, Dr Rock celebrated 20 years of broadcasting with BBC York. He was still on the air in 2020. In 2017, he decided to sell his amazing "Dr Rock collection." This collection included about five thousand vinyl records and other cool memorabilia items.
