Who's Who in Pop Radio - Radio Caroline (North)

		Wavelength: 199 metres. Situation: Ship 3½ miles off Ramsey, Isle of Man. Broadcasting Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2a.m. Reception area: North of England, Midlands, Ireland, Scotland and North Wales. Station Music Policy: The same as for Radio Caroline (South).
	The vessel which is now Radio Caroline (North) was the original ship to drop anchor off the Essex coast and pioneer commercial radio from the sea in 1964. Its transfer to the present position happened like this . . . The first Caroline began broadcasting on Easter Sunday, 1964, but was joined almost a month later by the second ship to start pop radio, Radio Atlanta. Atlanta-as most of us know-hit the airwaves on May 9. However, though the ships were initially rivals, there was much to link them-particularly the fact that they had both been equipped at the port of Greenore in Southern Ireland. Behind the scenes talks were going on to make the links stronger-in fact, effect a merger. This took place in July of the same year, and a little while later Caroline steamed off to the Isle of Man to tap an as yet untouched audience, while Atlanta lost its identity and became Radio Caroline (South). For those interested in ships, Caroline in the north ~ a 763-ton vessel, 188 ft. in length and propelled by a 1,000-h.p. diesel engine (not that she moves much!), while her sister in the south was formerly known as the M.V. Mi Amigo and was used by the Swedish station Radio Nord until 1962. She weighs 470 tons, is 150 ft. long and has a 200-h.p. diesel engine. Both ships are fitted with special anchoring equipment-and are the d.j.'s thankful when a storm gets up! Normally there are two anchors in use, but when the weather turns bad only one heavy-duty anchor is used and the ship can then sail out the storm, circling the anchor. And that's one spin the boys say they can well do without!

	DON ALLEN Canadian-born Don Allen brings to Radio Caroline a vast experience of radio deejaying. He was born in Winnipeg Manitoba, and after a childhood avidly listening to music took a course in announcing in Chicago. He graduated with flying colours and secured a position as an announcer with a Canadian Radio Station. Eager to widen his radio experience, Don began operating as a freelance d.j. working at numerous stations in the U.S.A. and Mexico before setting his sights on Britain where commercial radio was taking to the seas. He was eagerly snapped up by the Caroline organisation and was first heard on Caroline South before moving to his present spot on the North ship. Don is 5 ft. 10 in. tall and has brown hair and hazel eyes. Married to an attractive girl called Sandra, he spends his off-duty hours still with music and his extensive stereo equipment.
	JERRY LEIGHTON (Senior d.j.) Jerry is known to listeners in both the north and south, having broadcast from both Caroline ships. He was born in London but emigrated to Canada with his parents when still very young. After completing his education and graduating from the University of British Columbia, he returned to England and worked in a variety of jobs including fashion designer, compere, singer, comedian, and script writer. All of these have helped in their own ways to equip him for the demands made on a d.j.--the last position in particular. In fact Jerry is noted for his gags and jokes over Caroline's air waves. He was one of the original d.j.'s with the organisation. beginning work on the first Caroline off Frinton in June 1964 and then, after the amalgamation with Radio Atlanta, sailing north to head the new team on 199. An enthusiast of most modern music, he likes "just relaxing'' when off the air.
	JIM MURPHY Big Jim Murphy is a d.j. by occupation but a pole squatter by inclination! Ever since he was seventeen, Jim has regularly climbed to the tops of poles and sat there, usually waiting for a record to become a hit. The first time he did it he spent thirty-nine days up aloft, but since then has established a record squat of forty-nine days. Born near the Gulf Stream of Texas, Jim loves the water and is an expert surfer. His love of music--C & W in particular--made him take to deejaying at an early age and he was heard over the air from numerous Texan stations including KAML, WAKY, KILT and KIBL. He also got in a lot of pole squatting before Uncle Sam called him up for military service. Big Jim has broadcast all over the world and been programme director on several occasions. He appeared on the English music scene early in 1965 when he came to pole squat until a record by the Cannon Brothers called "Turn Your Eyes To Me" reached the Top Twenty. If he hadn't been persuaded to come down, Jim would still be there today! Instead he decided to join up with the d.j.'s taking to the seas and became part of the Caroline set-up. Bearded Big J. is twenty-five years old and at 6 ft. 5 in. one of the tallest d.j.'s in Britain. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
	MICK Twenty-two-year-old Mick-his surname is Luvzit-has experience in radio far beyond his years: in fact he had his own radio show in Canada when he was only sixteen! Born into a retiring and somewhat strict family on February 24, 1944, Mick spent many hours with musical instruments to broaden his interests. Singing and musical lessons were allowed him and in a very short space of time he had become accomplished on the guitar, drums, piano, electric bass and violin. Such was his talent that at fourteen he won the annual violin solo contest in Manitoba and was offered the opportunity of further study free of charge in Vienna. Mick, however was by now interested in another, fast-developing field of music, Rock 'n' Roll. To the dismay of his parents he formed his own Rock Band and proved his ability in any sort of music by landing a show for his group-he was lead singer-on Radio CKY in Winnipeg. Success led to his appointment as a d.j. on the station and he also showed a flair for production which was encouraged. In rapid succession he moved to other Canadian stations including CHWO, CHIC and the number one station, CHUM. In June of this year Mick came to Britain and landed himself a spot on Caroline North. A thousand fan letters in the first week he was on the air convinced everyone that here was a new force on the air waves. Mick is not only a talented d.j., but is also capable of producing radio programmes, song writing and acting. Recently his first record "A Long Time Between Lovers" was released with his own composition "Tho' I Still Love You" on the flip side. When relaxing Mick likes most sport, reading good books and intelligent girls. He is 6 ft. tall with black hair and brown eyes. Certainly a d.j. to keep your eyes on and your ears tuned to!
	TONY PRINCE Tony is the only disc jockey in Britain who was a real jockey before riding the waves with 199. At 5 ft. 4 in., he is also one of the smallest men at the microphone-but makes up for what he lacks in height with a driving ambition to be the best in the business. Born in Qldham in 1946, Tony had an inclination to be in entertainment from a very early age and in fact came second in a Butlin's Talent Contest when he was only fourteen. After leaving school he was an apprentice toolmaker for a while and also joined a Manchester beat group-- "The Jasons'', as a singer and guitarist. From here it was only a short step into television and a job with TWW in Bristol. He became quite a personality on the station appearing on "Discs A Go-Go" and was voted the West Country's number one d.j. in 1964. Tony joined Caroline North in December 1965 and has established himself all over again as a real star on the pop music scene. He has black hair and blue eyes and lists his hobbies as surfing, swimming, sunbathing and-girls. He wants to continue deejaying but would like to record as well. He also says he wants to buy Radio Caroline!
	BOB STEWART To his fans Bob is the man with the mid-Atlantic accent. Despite this, however, his home town is Liverpool and he has spent much of his life in this country. After leaving school at sixteen he worked as a salesman for a time before trying to find adventure in Canada. While his stay was not particularly long or successful, he did have a chance to satisfy one ambition and take up compering. His first appearance was in Manitoba and from it Bob set his sights firmly on a career in entertainment. He had to content himself for a while working as a sales rep. for a typewriter firm and then a television company, but with the advent of Radio Caroline he knew his big chance had come. Now one of the station's most popular d.j.'s, Bob is twenty-five years old, has black hair, blue eyes and a personality all his own. His hobbies are swimming, bowling, driving and "wine, women and song". He lists his most noteworthy achievement as "nearly getting married".