TotalRock
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TotalRock is a radio station based in London, England. The station first started in 1997 as Rock Radio Network (RRN), changing name to TotalRock in 2000. The station broadcasts rock and metal music internationally across the internet.
, Tony Wilson, Boyd Steemson, Andy King, David Clouter and Nigel Roberts, TotalRock began broadcasting with a London AM license in 2000. The station also produced a series of shows for Sanctuary Music's "Metal-Is" website.
In early 2001 TotalRock launched free to air digital satellite service. Commercial pressures led to TotalRock losing its satellite license in 2002; however the station was already streaming all shows worldwide through totalrock.com and such was the online success - it not only survived but flourished. Indeed, the station was voted the World's best online metal station in the Online metal awards 2002.
RRN was actually broadcast from the front living room of rock fanatic and DJ, Skull, lovingly nicknamed 'The Skullery'.
A pub in South West London, with purpose built studios in the function room upstairs. This venue enabled the TotalFest gigs to be held and BBQ's in the garden.
The first floor area which was the offices of Total Rock, was once where Robert Plant and Jimmy Page used to rehearse.
Initially the studio, library and office were located in one practice room on the first floor of Enterprise Studios, using a section of the studio wall from The Kings Head to sound proof the studio. In early 2005, the office relocated to attic space of 1 Denmark Place.
With the development of the London Crossrail
Link, along with the London Astoria
, Astoria 2, The Metro, The Ghetto and Sin nightclub, a section of Denmark Place also needed to be demolished. This included both the office and studios, though largely, Enterprise Studios were able to remain. Studio Sonic practice and recording studios in the basement were also evicted. TotalRock now resides on the world famous music street, Denmark Place, also known as Tin Pan Alley
.
In mid 2011, TotalRock once again relocated their entire premises to Rhoda Street just off the bohemian area of Brick Lane
in East London.
Radio Channel. This ceased in 2002.
In 2006 TotalRock and Rockworld TV
teamed up to bring a show, TotalRock Presents...Licensed To Rock. This was broadcast on the station channel on Sky Digital
368, IPTV
at Rockworld's website.
TotalRock now have a YouTube Channel to host video interviews.
Hairball John, Adam Harrold, DJ Hammer, Irreverend Reverend, Killah Kally, Kuzin Kletus, DJ Krusher, Lita Lawless, Kirsty Leahy, DJ Lizard, Milady Marian, "Mighty" Matt Mason, Sarah Miles, Sarah Neve, Derek Oliver, Carmen Pie, DJ Pitbull, Thekla Polaris, Nikki Reid, Munsey Ricci, Darren Saddler, Mik Scarlet, Jenn Selby, Schehzad Shah, DJ Skull, Bob Slayer, Slave Suey, DJ Twang, Tommy Vance
, Betty Vo, Andii Wax, Doogie White
, Ruth Wilkinson, Cameron, Gill, Texas Dan, Jame, Karol, Kirsty, Laura, Lisa, Noel, Greenz, Jessie Vance, Alli-Cat, Joel Hajiof, Xander.
, Diamond Dave, Iain Frisk, Matt "MattCryFire" Hayday, Micah Johnson, Neal Kay
, Andy King, Mark, Götz Kühnemund, Anna Phoebe
.
History
Set up by radio and rock luminaries Tommy VanceTommy Vance
Tommy Vance was a British pop radio broadcaster, born in Eynsham, Oxfordshire. He was one of the few music broadcasters in the United Kingdom to champion hard rock and heavy metal in the early 1980s, providing the only national radio forum for both bands and fans...
, Tony Wilson, Boyd Steemson, Andy King, David Clouter and Nigel Roberts, TotalRock began broadcasting with a London AM license in 2000. The station also produced a series of shows for Sanctuary Music's "Metal-Is" website.
In early 2001 TotalRock launched free to air digital satellite service. Commercial pressures led to TotalRock losing its satellite license in 2002; however the station was already streaming all shows worldwide through totalrock.com and such was the online success - it not only survived but flourished. Indeed, the station was voted the World's best online metal station in the Online metal awards 2002.
Locations
- 1997 - 2000, FinchleyFinchleyFinchley is a district in Barnet in north London, England. Finchley is on high ground, about north of Charing Cross. It formed an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, becoming a municipal borough in 1933, and has formed part of Greater London since 1965...
, North LondonNorth LondonNorth London is the northern part of London, England. It is an imprecise description and the area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes. Common to these definitions is that it includes districts located north of the River Thames and is used in comparison with South...
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RRN was actually broadcast from the front living room of rock fanatic and DJ, Skull, lovingly nicknamed 'The Skullery'.
- 2000 - 2004, The Kings Head, FulhamFulhamFulham is an area of southwest London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 located south west of Charing Cross. It lies on the left bank of the Thames, between Putney and Chelsea. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London...
, London Borough of Hammersmith and FulhamLondon Borough of Hammersmith and FulhamThe London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is a London borough in West London, and forms part of Inner London. Traversed by the east-west main roads of the A4 Great West Road and the A40 Westway, many international corporations have offices in the borough....
A pub in South West London, with purpose built studios in the function room upstairs. This venue enabled the TotalFest gigs to be held and BBQ's in the garden.
The first floor area which was the offices of Total Rock, was once where Robert Plant and Jimmy Page used to rehearse.
- 2004 - January 2009, Denmark Place, SohoSohoSoho is an area of the City of Westminster and part of the West End of London. Long established as an entertainment district, for much of the 20th century Soho had a reputation for sex shops as well as night life and film industry. Since the early 1980s, the area has undergone considerable...
, Central LondonCentral LondonCentral London is the innermost part of London, England. There is no official or commonly accepted definition of its area, but its characteristics are understood to include a high density built environment, high land values, an elevated daytime population and a concentration of regionally,...
.
Initially the studio, library and office were located in one practice room on the first floor of Enterprise Studios, using a section of the studio wall from The Kings Head to sound proof the studio. In early 2005, the office relocated to attic space of 1 Denmark Place.
- January 2009 – June 2011, 24 Denmark StreetDenmark StreetDenmark Street is a short narrow road in central London, notable for its connections with British popular music, and is known as the British Tin Pan Alley. The road connects Charing Cross Road at its western end with St Giles High Street at its eastern end. Denmark Street is in the London Borough...
, Soho, Central London.
With the development of the London Crossrail
Crossrail
Crossrail is a project to build a major new railway link under central London. The name refers to the first of two routes which are the responsibility of Crossrail Ltd. It is based on an entirely new east-west tunnel with a central section from to Liverpool Street station...
Link, along with the London Astoria
London Astoria
The London Astoria was a music venue, located at 157 Charing Cross Road, in London, England. It had been leased and run by Festival Republic since 2000. It was closed on 15 January 2009 and has since been demolished...
, Astoria 2, The Metro, The Ghetto and Sin nightclub, a section of Denmark Place also needed to be demolished. This included both the office and studios, though largely, Enterprise Studios were able to remain. Studio Sonic practice and recording studios in the basement were also evicted. TotalRock now resides on the world famous music street, Denmark Place, also known as Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley is the name given to the collection of New York City music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century...
.
- June 2011 = Present, 8-10 Rhoda Street, London Borough of Tower HamletsLondon Borough of Tower HamletsThe London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. It is in the eastern part of London and covers much of the traditional East End. It also includes much of the redeveloped Docklands region of London, including West India Docks...
, East End of LondonEast End of LondonThe East End of London, also known simply as the East End, is the area of London, England, United Kingdom, east of the medieval walled City of London and north of the River Thames. Although not defined by universally accepted formal boundaries, the River Lea can be considered another boundary...
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In mid 2011, TotalRock once again relocated their entire premises to Rhoda Street just off the bohemian area of Brick Lane
Brick Lane
Brick Lane is a street in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, in the East End of London. It runs from Swanfield Street in the northern part of Bethnal Green, crosses Bethnal Green Road, passes through Spitalfields and is linked to Whitechapel High Street to the south by the short stretch of...
in East London.
TotalRock Television
In 2001 TotalRock was became available on Sky DigitalSky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky is the brand name for British Sky Broadcasting's digital satellite television and radio service, transmitted from SES Astra satellites located at 28.2° east and Eutelsat's Eurobird 1 satellite at 28.5°E. The service was originally launched as Sky Digital, distinguishing it from the original...
Radio Channel. This ceased in 2002.
In 2006 TotalRock and Rockworld TV
Rockworld TV
Rockworld TV was a British television channel which featured rock music, and was aimed to highlight "underground" lifestyles and artists.It broadcasted on Sky Digital ch. 378, and also streamed content online...
teamed up to bring a show, TotalRock Presents...Licensed To Rock. This was broadcast on the station channel on Sky Digital
Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky is the brand name for British Sky Broadcasting's digital satellite television and radio service, transmitted from SES Astra satellites located at 28.2° east and Eutelsat's Eurobird 1 satellite at 28.5°E. The service was originally launched as Sky Digital, distinguishing it from the original...
368, IPTV
IPTV
Internet Protocol television is a system through which television services are delivered using the Internet protocol suite over a packet-switched network such as the Internet, instead of being delivered through traditional terrestrial, satellite signal, and cable television formats.IPTV services...
at Rockworld's website.
TotalRock now have a YouTube Channel to host video interviews.
Previous DJs
"Nothling Else Matters" Lindsay Nothling, Charlie Andrews, Angelina, Anne Maria, Samantha Bee, Emma Bellamy, Dante Bonutto, Diamond Dave, Jo Fahy, Adey Gibbs, Robin GuyGuy McCoy Tormé
Guy McCoy Tormé is a British rock band formed by Robin Guy and former Gillan members John McCoy and Bernie Tormé.-Personnel:*Bernie Tormé — Guitar and vocals*John McCoy — Bass*Robin Guy — drums and percussion...
Hairball John, Adam Harrold, DJ Hammer, Irreverend Reverend, Killah Kally, Kuzin Kletus, DJ Krusher, Lita Lawless, Kirsty Leahy, DJ Lizard, Milady Marian, "Mighty" Matt Mason, Sarah Miles, Sarah Neve, Derek Oliver, Carmen Pie, DJ Pitbull, Thekla Polaris, Nikki Reid, Munsey Ricci, Darren Saddler, Mik Scarlet, Jenn Selby, Schehzad Shah, DJ Skull, Bob Slayer, Slave Suey, DJ Twang, Tommy Vance
Tommy Vance
Tommy Vance was a British pop radio broadcaster, born in Eynsham, Oxfordshire. He was one of the few music broadcasters in the United Kingdom to champion hard rock and heavy metal in the early 1980s, providing the only national radio forum for both bands and fans...
, Betty Vo, Andii Wax, Doogie White
Doogie White
Doogie White , is a Scottish rock vocalist, who has sung for Midnight Blue, Rainbow, Cornerstone, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, Praying Mantis and Rata Blanca...
, Ruth Wilkinson, Cameron, Gill, Texas Dan, Jame, Karol, Kirsty, Laura, Lisa, Noel, Greenz, Jessie Vance, Alli-Cat, Joel Hajiof, Xander.
Regular Contributors
Garry BushellGarry Bushell
Garry Bushell is an English newspaper columnist, rock music journalist, television presenter, author and political activist. Bushell also sings in the Oi! band The Gonads and manages the New York City Oi! band Maninblack. Bushell's recurring themes are comedy, country and class...
, Diamond Dave, Iain Frisk, Matt "MattCryFire" Hayday, Micah Johnson, Neal Kay
Neal Kay
Neal Kay is a London-based DJ who along with Tommy Vance was a significant factor in the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. He himself helped in coining this term for this subgenre of heavy metal....
, Andy King, Mark, Götz Kühnemund, Anna Phoebe
Anna Phoebe
Anna Phoebe , is a London-based violinist, who is known for her proficiency in many musical genres, including rock, folk, jazz, Celtic, and Middle Eastern music.-Biography:...
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