It was created to meet the demands for innovative music and sound effects for radio and television. It is most famous for producing the original theme tune to 'Doctor Who', and was also responsible for the intestinal noises of Major Bloodnok in the 'Goon Show'.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Maida Vale Studios, home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Radiophonic Wo...
The Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. The group was formed in 1969 and were best known for their 1976 debut album, Right Time...
Recording studios. Many famous musicians worked here including David Bowie, the Bee Gees, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
Contralto singer. Born Lancashire. Her brief marriage failed due to physical incompatibility. She learnt the piano and in a 1937 music festival she also competed in the singing contest for a bet...
Singer. Born in Dagenham. He became lead singer with the Tremeloes (originally Tremoloes), and had several hit singles in the 1960s including 'Twist and Shout' and 'Do You Love Me'. The group split...
Musician, singer-songwriter. Born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Minnesota. He was invited to appear in a BBC TV drama ‘The Madhouse on Castle Street” and consequently he was in London December 1962 –...
