BBC radio legend Tony Blackburn isn't sure that today's music has the staying power of previous generations, like Abba and Madonna.
Tony has some predictions on what pop records will stand the test of time DJ, first ever winner of I’m A Celebrity… and all-round nice guy Tony Blackburn, 81, is taking his show on the road, turning his Sounds Of The 60s into a live extravaganza with musicians, singers and that trademark Blackburn wit. In this weekend’s 60 Seconds, he reflects on sharing too much over the airwaves, the truth about Motown greats and why he’s not retiring… So, you’re back on the road with Sounds Of The 60s.
On stage, all the songs we’re doing are 60 years old or thereabouts and I do think that some of the modern songs that are coming out now are not going to last 60 years. I think Abba and Madonna will last. Dancing Queen will last forever. But I think a lot of modern music is overproduced and you can’t hear the words. How do you feel about being a national treasure? Treasure should be buried! Tony received an OBE last year Back in the 60s you were like a pop star.
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