Stand By Me: Bob Harris – A Celebration Of Life In Music will happen in London on December 2.
The one-off present may even embody performances by Rick Wakeman, Carly Pearce, Chris Difford, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Judie Tzuke, Kate Rusby, The Shires, Kezia Gill and Toby Lee.
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In June, it was introduced that the broadcaster, who lives in Steventon, close to Abingdon, was standing down from internet hosting his Radio 2 exhibits Sounds Of The 70s and Radio 2 Country due to unwell well being.
The radio veteran, 80, has prostate most cancers and in April he revealed it has unfold to his higher backbone.
Mr Harris stated at the time leaving his exhibits has been “one of the hardest decisions of my life”.
He added: “It’s unbelievable to suppose that my broadcasting profession has spanned nearly 56 years. I’m very lucky to have spent my complete working life doing one thing I really like a lot.
“I’m an enormous BBC loyalist, and I’m grateful that I’ve at all times been given the liberty to construct my programmes in my very own approach.
“Most of my time on air has been spent with my fabulous household at Radio 2 and it has been such a pleasure to broadcast on this world-class radio station.
“I’m so proud that the Radio 2 Country Show has performed such an enormous half in propelling nation to change into the fastest-growing music style within the UK, and presenting Sounds Of The 70s on Sunday afternoons has been an actual pleasure and made my time right here probably the most particular of my complete life.
“But greater than something, I would like to say thanks to my listeners. I’ve put every little thing I’ve into each present I’ve ever accomplished, and it’s all been due to you. Your love and loyalty imply extra to me than phrases can ever say.
“I’m so sorry that my well being points are forcing me to step down, however I realise that I need to focus on getting myself effectively once more.
“This has been one of many hardest selections of my life, however I might by no means need to be doing programmes realizing that I’m unable to provide you with 100 per cent.”
Following the announcement relating to the present, Bob Harris stated he was honoured.
He instructed The Standard: “I’ve been blessed and honoured to have been there with all these artists proper at the start of their careers, so all of us have lengthy working relationships and deep friendships.
“I actually love the Royal Albert Hall too. I first started attending concert events there in 1968, and it’s, to me, probably the most stunning and prestigious venue in Britain.
“So I feel so honoured to have these wonderful artists with me onstage at my favourite venue. Bringing this music together for Stand By Me is the realisation of a dream.”
The occasion may even characteristic broadcasting and music business figures on stage to current the present and share their recollections of Harris.
