DOUG PARISH

Shows: Friday - The Country Scene 9pm - 10pm

Friday - Dreamboat 10pm - 11pm

When did you join Isca Radio: August 1982

What do you do in the "Real World": Forklift Truck Driver

Hobbies/Interests: Playing bass guitar and singing lead vocals in local rock band, "Stay Lucky", I enjoy walks in the countryside, writing for my tow music columns in the Mid Devon Gazette and Country Music Roundup.

If you had to make a request what would it be and why?: "It's now or never" - Elvis. Such a great song to sing, especially the very high note at the end.

If you could spend an evening with one musical artist alive or dead who would it be and why?: Elvis Presley. It would have been great to talk to one of the most successful singers of all time and also the most dynamic performer of his day. Just think what I could have learnt from him as a singer.

Tell us an interesting fact about you: I used to ride sidecar in grass track racing until I found fronting and singing in a rock group was safer!

Name one thing that really annoys you : Bad manners and arrogant people.

Quickfire Questions:

Stones or Beatles: Stones

The King or Old Blue Eyes: The King

Britney or Madonna: Britney

Slow and Peaceful or Fast and Loud: Slow and peaceful

Cd's or Vinyl: CDs

Commercial or BBC Radio: BBC (Radio 2)

Why do you think Hospital Radio stations are important?: They can make the patients recoveries more entertaining and personal by the fact that the ward visitors and presenters can meet the listeners at first hand, unlike other radio stations.

What would you say to someone who is thinking of joining Isca Radio: You become part of a team which plays a role in making the patient's recoveries more relaxed and entertaining but at the same time you learn skills. Broadcaster, librarian, publicity manager and patient's liaison manager are just some of the posts you can achieve by sparing a few hours a week if you joined Isca Radio. At the same time you are putting something back into your local community.

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