Red Rose first went on air in 1982 as Lancashire's first Independent Local Radio station.

Pre launch article (PDF - 280k)

Guardian article page 1 (PDF - 150k)
Guardian article page 2 (PDF - 130k)

Below are pictures of presenters Allan Beswick and Simon Tate.

In the early 90's Red Rose split their frequencies with Red Rose Gold on AM and Red Rose Rock FM. Below are pictures of Scottie McClue and Adrian Allen who are both well liked by a number of radio listeners in the North West. Also Mike Toolan is pictured who now presents the morning show on Key 103.

Click here for a Red Rose Gold and Red Rose Rock FM schedule from that era

Nowadays Red Rose Rock FM is simply referred to as Rock FM while Red Rose Gold has been rebranded Magic 999 in line with the other EMAP AM Stations.

PDF files courtesy of Richard Dodd

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