First broadcast on BCB Radio in late March 2018, I wished to draw attention to Steve Heath's tribute evening on the 24th of March to an inspirational man, Jonny Walker at Inn Churches, the Storehouse, Bradford. I chose the most fitting covers and original songs to play to remember the father, son, songwriter, musician, wandering minstrel, street culture champion and activist... The shooting star that he was. Only wishing he was there too.

Jonny Walker Tribute Show

On the 28th of March 2018 Chris was one of at least 40 musicians who busked the Jonny Walker Busk, raising funds for the Jonny Walker Foundation. 

"As a family we have set up this fundraiser as Jonny didn't have savings, and there is much to cover following his death. Funds raised on this campaign will first be used to help cover expenses associated with Jonny's funeral service and after-death costs. 

Once those expenses are covered, our family will be looking into setting up a fund for his children and ensuring his legacy lives on through furthering the work of causes he so passionately supported such as homelessness, busking rights, and Keep Streets Live, the campaign for which he was both founder and director."

It was a day long event where buskers pitched the places he used to play, across Leeds, on Albion Street, Briggate, Albion Place and Park Row, to pay their respects to Jonny Walker, the man who continues to keep the streets live.

You've Got A Friend - Christopher Brain

It's Jonny's birthday on July 23rd, so I thought it would be nice to listen back to some of the musicians who played the Jonny Walker busk in Leeds on March 28th. If you enjoyed this track, why not donate to the Jonny Walker Foundation to show your support to his family and the causes he cared about? 

https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-jonny-walker

First Cut Is The Deepest - Christopher Brain

On the 28th of March 2018 Chris was one of at least 40 musicians who busked the Jonny Walker Busk, raising funds for the Jonny Walker Foundation.

"As a family we have set up this fundraiser as Jonny didn't have savings, and there is much to cover following his death. Funds raised on this campaign will first be used to help cover expenses associated with Jonny's funeral service and after-death costs.

Once those expenses are covered, our family will be looking into setting up a fund for his children and ensuring his legacy lives on through furthering the work of causes he so passionately supported such as homelessness, busking rights, and Keep Streets Live, the campaign for which he was both founder and director."

It was a day long event where buskers pitched the places he used to play, across Leeds, on Albion Street, Briggate, Albion Place and Park Row, to pay their respects to Jonny Walker, the man who continues to keep the streets live. If you enjoyed this track, why not donate to the Jonny Walker Foundation to show your support to his family and the causes he cared about? 
https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-jonny-walker

Maya Jagger