Amazing Sounds, Astounding Music

07/08/2025

I am excited to announce that as from next Wednesday (13th) I shall be presenting a new show on bluesradiouk.com, starting at 8.00pm. It has the snappy title of The Rockin' Blues with Ian Pope.

I will be playing music by historic figures from the Blues scene as well as current artists. The 1st show includes tracks by Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf - Chess Records, Bonnie Raitt, Joanne Shaw Taylor and many more besides.

05/08/2025

Join me at 6.00pm on Thursday evening on Rock Radio UK. I will be playing a variety of progressive rock, metal and heavy metal tracks, including the 1978, self-titled debut by the prog supergroup UK. Also featured will be music by YES (official), RUSH, Megadeth, Evanescence, Achelas, Black Sabbath and many more.

31/07/2025

Tonight's show is now available on Mixcloud

On the show, I pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, John "Poli" Palmer and George Kooymans. The playlist includes tracks by Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Family and Golden Earring. First broadcast by Rock Radio UK on Thursday, 31st July 2025.

28/07/2025

Join me, at 6.00pm this Thursday evening on Rock Radio UK, for this week's edition of the show.

I will be paying tribute to 3 musicians who sadly left us this month - Ozzy Osbourne, John "Poli" Palmer and George Kooymans. The playlist will include tracks by Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Golden Earring and Family.

24/07/2025

Tonight's show is now available on Mixcloud

On the 104th edition of the show, I pay tribute to Dave Cousins, the singer-songwriter and leader of the band Strawbs. The playlist features album is his 1972 solo album Two Weeks Last Summer plus four tracks from classic Strawbs albums. First broadcast by Rock Radio UK on Thursday, 24th July 2025.

24/07/2025

Join me tonight for this week's edition of the show at 6.00pm on Rock Radio UK. I will be paying tribute to Dave Cousins of the band Strawbs, with 4 of their classic tracks as well as songs from his 1972 solo album Two Weeks Last Summer. In addition, there will be new music from Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate and Red Bazar.

21/07/2025

Now available on Mixcloud

The playlist includes tracks from classic rock albums, released in the year 1975. The featured album is the second eponymously titled Fleetwood Mac. First broadcast by Rock Radio UK on Thursday, 17th July 2025.

16/07/2025

Join me tomorrow evening at 6.00pm on Rock Radio UK for this week's edition of the show. I will be playing tracks form albums released 50 years ago in 1975. The featured album is the eponymously titled Fleetwood Mac.

12/07/2025

Now available on Mixcloud

The 102nd edition of the show includes tracks from the featured album The Broadsword and the Beast by Jethro Tull, released in 1982. First broadcast by Rock Radio UK on Thursday, 10th July 2025.

09/07/2025

Join me tomorrow evening at 6.00pm for this week's edition of the show on Rock Radio UK. The playlist includes both progressive and heavy rock tracks. The featured album is The Broadsword and the Beast by Jethro Tull from 1982.

03/07/2025

Tonight's show is now available on Mixcloud

On the 101st edition of the show, I pay tribute to Mick Ralphs, the founding member of Mott The Hoople and Bad Company. First broadcast on Rock Radio UK on Thursday 3rd July 2025.

02/07/2025

Tomorrow evening, tune into Rock Radio UK at 6.00pm for this week's edition of my show. I will be paying tribute to Mick Ralphs, and playing tracks by both Mott The Hoople and Bad Company.