Xfm gets ready to Rock

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Rock: has shot some of the most iconic rock photographs of the past 30 years

Xfm is linking up with legendary rock'n'roll photographer Mick Rock, who will make his debut as a radio DJ and take his camera behind the scenes at the station's offices and at gigs.
Rock, who shot some of the most iconic rock photographs of the past 30 years, will present a series of 12 Saturday afternoon shows for Xfm, live from New York.

Best known for his work in the early 70s with the then up-and-coming David Bowie, Rock has more recently worked with Kate Moss, Michael Stipe, Johnny Marr, the Killers and Scissor Sisters.

He will give listeners a sense of the events he has witnessed, the people he has met and the showbiz stories he has covered over the years during his show, which starts on July 1.

Rock's programme will be broadcast across Xfm's network of London, Manchester and Scottish stations and on digital radio.

"I've done some club DJ-ing over the years," said Rock. "But this is the first time my fave tracks and my mouth have been coordinated for national broadcast on my very own show. I'm buzzed as a budgie about it all.

"It'll be the latest releases from the new acts I'm shooting, blended with classic tracks from old friends of mine, hot and heavy from my New York hideaway."

The show will also be available as Xfm's first enhanced podcast, which will enable listeners to download exclusive Rock photos to their MP3 players.

Rock is to spend a week at Xfm's stations in London and Manchester, where he will photograph DJs, live sessions and gigs for an exhibition to celebrate the station's 10th anniversary next year.

He will shoot an Xfm Primal Scream gig in London and go behind the scenes at the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park.