Raised On Rock

26/08/2025

If you missed last Friday's edition of Raised On Rock! when it went out live on 10Radio you can catch it here:

Edition #198 of my UK radio show Raised ON Rock! as broadcast live on formidable 10Radio 105.3 FM on Friday 22nd August 2025. This show features a long forgotten 1990 BBC session by London band Seven (who were signed to Polydor Records at the time and who also supported Richard Marx on tour).... plu...

21/08/2025

Hi there music lovers.... hope you are having another great week!
Just my usual little reminder that I will be back live on 10Radio 105.3 FM this Friday night with another edition of Raised On Rock!

This week I have another bumper stack of new, recent and forthcoming releases for you including:
Joe Bonamassa
Crowne
Glenn Hughes

Todd Barrow
David Ellefson/Jeff Scott Soto

Martyr
RISING STEEL
A.C.T
Scott Free AOR
Haunt
Ramonda https://www.facebook.com/santiago.ramonda.3
and, as featured on this week's pre-show flyer.... from the mighty Hammer King!

There's classic's too which this week come from
Deep Purple

Terry Reid

Trishula
and Mattador plus others you will find in another rather tricky plus, from out of the archives.... I've got a seldom heard BBC session from a UK band that really should have been massive..... a band that went by the name of Seven featuring a lead vocalist that brings to mind the awesome Lou Gramm....

I really do hope you might join me Chris Franklin... 10Radio's very own for 2 hours plus of the best in rock, classic to current.... this Friday night from 10.00 pm (BST) / 5.00 pm (EDT)

See ya!😎

20/08/2025

She Was Fired for Being Kind to Robert Plant — What He Did the Next Morning Left Her Speechless

Tasha was just trying to finish another exhausting shift at a small diner in Forest Lake when a quiet man in a simple jacket walked in and chose to sit alone at a booth in the back. She recognized him instantly — it was Robert Plant, the legendary rock icon of Led Zeppelin, passing through town with no bodyguards, no cameras, just a low-key stop along the way.

He ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and a hot cup of coffee. Tasha didn’t ask for an autograph, nor did she make a fuss. She simply brought him his meal — and, noticing the weariness in Robert’s eyes after so many years on the road, she added a steaming bowl of soup “on the house,” gently telling him: “You look like you could use a little something extra today.”

Robert smiled warmly, thanked her sincerely, and left a generous tip. But just minutes later, the manager stormed over, scolding Tasha for giving away food without charging for it. Without allowing her to explain, he fired her on the spot.

That night, Tasha walked home in tears. She didn’t know how to explain to her young son that a small act of kindness had cost her the only job she had. But what she didn’t realize was that Robert had witnessed everything. He had seen the way she was scolded, and how she quietly walked out of the diner.

And then, the next morning, everything changed. Robert didn’t just return to the diner — he came back with a surprise that Tasha would never forget. What he did next didn’t just leave her stunned — it changed the lives of both mother and son forever.

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17/08/2025

Chris Franklin 10Radio 105.3FM is playing music on Mixcloud right now.
Join the live stream at: https://www.mixcloud.com/live/christopherfranklin169

11/08/2025

If you missed last Friday's show when it went out live you can catch it here on Mixcloud, enjoy!

Edition #197 of my UK radio show Raised ON Rock! as broadcast live in the UK on 10Radio 105.3 FM..... an extended show this week featuring a plethora of new and forthcoming releases together with a choice selection of seldom heard classic cuts plus the return of The Friday Night Connection and super...

07/08/2025

Hi there music lovers.... hope you are having a great week out there!

Just my usual little reminder that I will be back live on 10Radio 105.3 FM this Friday night with another edition of Raised On Rock!

I have another shedload of new, recent and forthcoming releases for you including:
Led Zeppelin
First Light (First Light Band Page)
LastWorld
Joe Bonamassa
Nighthawk
Cassidy Paris
Rust n' Rage
Star Circus
Stryper
Shiraz Lane
Fury
Strangers
Ramonda https://www.facebook.com/santiago.ramonda.3
and, as featured on this week's pre-show flyer.... from the sensational Austen Starr!

I've also got Hawkwind in session, the return of and classic cuts from The Strawbs, Tank, More and Golden Earring.....

I really do hope you might join me Chris Franklin... 10Radio's very own for 2 hours of the best in rock, classic to current.... this Friday night from 10.00 pm (BST).....

See ya!😎

28/07/2025

If you missed Friday's Tribute to Ozzy show here's a link: I'm unable to upload to as they do not allow more than 3 tracks by any one artist.

24/07/2025

Hi music lovers..... just a reminder that this Friday night's live edition of Raised On Rock! will be a two hour celebration of the music of Ozzy Osbourne comprising tracks you have requested.

I do hope you might join me from 10.00 pm (BST) / 5.00 pm (EDT) on 10Radio 105.3 FM or via your smart speaker or favourite radio app as we remember and raise a glass or two to a much loved musical icon who touched the hearts of many of us......

See you tomorrow..... 😢

23/07/2025

Following yesterday's sad news about the passing of Ozzy, it goes without saying that this Friday's edition of Raised On Rock! will be an all Ozzy special.... If there is a specific track you'd like me to include and/or if you'd like to record your own tribute to the Great Man or share a related story or memory, please send me a private message and I will do my very best to include it....

R.I.P. Ozzy you really were the real deal.... sleep well fella and thank you for the music.....

13/07/2025

Missed my live show on Friday? Catch it here on Mixcloud:

After being off air for 3 months due to a protracted house move I'm finally back on 10Radio with a brand new live edition of Raised ON Rock! Loads of great new releases for you including Wytch Hazel, Mount Mary, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Styx, Captain Black Beard and First Light plus classics from Mott Th...

10/07/2025

Hi there music lovers.... yeah I know, it's been quite a while hasn't it...... but I'm back this Friday from 10.00 pm (BST) / 5.00 pm (EDT) on formidable 10Radio 105.3 FM and on your smart speaker or favourite radio app with the return of Raised On Rock! and I will be playing some of the best new & recent rock releases including:
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Styx
Crowne
LastWorld
Wytch Hazel
Mount Mary - band page

plus there will be classic cuts too which this week come from:
Chris Stapleton
Queen
Bad Company
Mott The Hoople
Rick Derringer
Tank
TYTAN original nwobhm
Journey
Sly And The Family Stone Nation
The Beach Boys
and Jethro Tull who will be with the help of a certain famous legendary steam locomotive...... that is now 102 years old!
... and of course, as featured on this week's pre-show flyer... I'll also be featuring a stunning track from the superb First Light (First Light Band Page) who have recently signed a record deal with the Mighty Pride & Joy Music label...... special thanks as always to Carl Sharples and Dave Hardman from the band and of course to the sponsors of my show... the wonderful www.safetytrainingsouthwest.co.uk

I do hope you might join me Chris Franklin 10Radio's very own for the return of Raised On Rock! this Friday night from 10.00 pm (BST)..... It's been a long time.... see ya soon!😎

20/03/2025

Hi all, hope you are all doing fine and that life is treating you well...

As some of you may be aware, I have had quite a lot going on what with my father recently being admitted to hospital a couple of times (although thank The Lord he is now back home and seemingly recovering quite well) and also Julie and I getting ready to move into our 'Forever Home' by the sea....

This has taken up pretty much most of my time and so Raised On Rock! will be off air for a few weeks. In the interim I shall of course be arranging with those good folk at 10Radio 105.3 FM to ensure that repeats of earlier shows will be broadcast during my absence from the live schedule.

I do hope to be back sometime in April or May and so, until then, thank you for your patience and for all of your fantastic support for the show for these past 7 years or so......

See ya soon!

Chris F