How many people can say they've worked with Oasis, Prince, David Bowie and the Spice Girls? Sunderland-born Chris Cowey can. He did it when he transformed the fortunes of Top of the Pops. He tells us how he did it as well as his memories of Sunderland nightclubs and a childhood spent in Ryhope.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

How many people can say they've worked with Oasis, Prince, David Bowie and the Spice Girls? Sunderland-born Chris Cowey can. He did it when he transformed the fortunes of Top of the Pops. He tells us how he did it as well as his memories of Sunderland nightclubs and a childhood spent in Ryhope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many people can say they've worked with Oasis, Prince, David Bowie and the Spice Girls? Sunderland-born Chris Cowey can. He did it when he transformed&nbsp;the&nbsp;fortunes of Top of the Pops. He tells us how he did it as well as his memories of Sunderland nightclubs and a childhood spent in Ryhope. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Chris Cowey - the Ryhope lad who mixed with Oasis and the Spice Girls.

Wearside Echoes by Sunderland Echo and National World, is presented by journalist Chris Cordner who is setting out to explore all about&nbsp;Sunderland's&nbsp;wonderful past. You'll hear from a wide array of voices about what it was like growing up in Sunderland, the places they went, the things they saw, the people they&nbsp;met and the impact this wonderful place has had on their lives. From local celebrities to those in the know, you'll be surprised, delighted and reminded of just how special Sunderland is.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Wearside Echoes by Sunderland Echo and National World, is presented by journalist Chris Cordner who is setting out to explore all about Sunderland's wonderful past. You'll hear from a wide array of voices about what it was like growing up in Sunderland, the places they went, the things they saw, the people they met and the impact this wonderful place has had on their lives. From local celebrities to those in the know, you'll be surprised, delighted and reminded of just how special Sunderland is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wearside Echoes by Sunderland Echo and National World, is presented by journalist Chris Cordner who is setting out to explore all about&nbsp;Sunderland's&nbsp;wonderful past. You'll hear from a wide array of voices about what it was like growing up in Sunderland, the places they went, the things they saw, the people they&nbsp;met and the impact this wonderful place has had on their lives. From local celebrities to those in the know, you'll be surprised, delighted and reminded of just how special Sunderland is. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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