Dave Fanning has been voted number one DJ in Hot Press Magazine for the third year in a row.
'Youngline' visits Dave Fanning while he presents his weekday evening from the RTÉ Radio Centre. Listeners to the The Dave Fanning Show explain what appeals to them about the programme and the presenter.
While attending University College Dublin in the early 1970s, Dave Fanning spent each summer travelling to the US or Germany to work and save money. Most of the money he earned was spent on records.
Every penny I used to get, I used to spend on LPs.
While Dave Fanning is a fan of music, he is open about the types of music that he likes and dislikes.
The Dave Fanning Show is known for playing new music and does not read out requests from listeners.
Thorough the Fanning Sessions the show provides an opportunity for new artists to experience a recording a studio and provide radio air time. The sessions are recorded and produced by Ian Wilson.
This episode of 'Youngline' was broadcast on 6 February 1984. The reporter is Peter Mulryan.
