Bruce brings a unique and knowledgeable perspective to his show, having been the RCA Records representative from 1966 to 1970 responsible for convincing Sydney radio stations to play his company’s product.

During that time, he dealt with people now regarded as some of the iconic commercial radio programmers of that era, Ray Bean at 2UW and John Brennan at 2SM.

Bruce then moved to Festival Records in 1970 and Essex Music from 1978 to 1991, and was later involved with the establishment of the official Johnny O’Keefe website.

In short, he knows many of the Australian artists whose music he plays so when Bruce Powell discusses rock and pop rarities, he really knows what he’s talking about.

THIS Thursday afternoon on “Back To Vinyl” between 2pm and 4pm, Ron Gibson continues his journey through the Beatles albums catalogue, as well as playing selected tracks from the original “Woodstock” soundtrack boxed set, celebrating one of the great music festivals of the late 1960s.

As well, Ron this week will be featuring the Foo Fighters, their self-titled 1995 debut album, and their 2007 album “Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace”.

SPEAKING of Ron Gibson, on his Breakfast show this Friday morning, heard on 2MCE between 7am and 9am, Ron will be interviewing Kate Smith, who is the co-author and will be appearing in the lead role in “Locally Grown Cabaret Kite” at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre this Saturday night.

The show is described as a celebration of local talent, and will feature Smith and Jones, Michelle Griffin, the Literal Physical Dance Theatre, Gabbi Bolt and some surprise guests.

Ron’s interview with Kate Smith will be broadcast between 8.30am and 9am this Friday (tomorrow).