Drivetime With Ian Camfield

DJ: Ian Camfield

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The story of Ian's path from rock-obsessed child to a regular guest on Tommy Vance's show while still in his teens to the rock broadcasting behemoth you hear today is an incredible one. And may bring a tear to your eye.

Ian On Air
Ian Camfield presents Drivetime on Xfm London 104.9 every weekday between 4 and 7pm, and The Rock Show on Xfm London and Manchester 97.7, every Saturday night between 10pm and 2am.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Questions, Questions, Questions...
 
Your chief characteristic 
Rock

Your idea of happiness
Los Angeles

Your favourite virtue
Loyalty

Your biggest flaw
Laziness

What was your worst ever job?
Never had to work for a living, I've only ever been a presenter so no jobs have been bad.  Country 1035 didn't seem good at the time, but it was still better than doing a real job, and with hindsight Glen Campbell wrote some great songs.

What would your favourite occupation be?
This one

Where would you most like to live?
See question 2

Which characters in musical history do you most dislike?
Anyone who trend hops

Which characters in musical history would you like to be? 
Keith Richards

Your favourite album ever (yes, I know it’s impossible, but try dammit)
War Of The Worlds

Who’s your favourite DJ?
Tommy Vance

What was the first single you bought? (and be honest about it)
Something by Gary Glitter - I was a young kid, I guess that's kind of ironic now.

…and your first gig? (ditto)
Rolling Stones, Steel Wheels Tour, Wembley Stadium

Your favourite qualities in a band/musician
They need to rock

Your favourite author
Stephen King

Your favourite film director
Oliver Stone

Your favourite hero or heroine in real life
My Mum

Your favourite hero or heroine in fiction
Hannibal Smith

Your favourite food and drink
Roast Dinner and Jack Daniels - separately or together

Your favourite restaurant
Rainbow Bar & Grill, Los Angeles

Your pet aversion
Dogs and needles

What three songs would you have played at your birthday.
I hate my birthday and never celebrate being another year older

What is your present state of mind?
Angry

….and your motto is?
It works for me

schedule

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