News Outlets Revamped: A Transformation in Storytelling - Peter Urban marks a milestone: Fifty years at NDR 2.
Peter Urban, a German ESC commentator celebrates a significant milestone this Thursday, as he has been on air with radio station NDR 2 since May 1974. NDR announced this on Wednesday in Hamburg. At 8:05 pm on May 30, Urban will look back on 50 years of on-air experience with NDR 2.
Urban's first radio format at NDR 2 was called "Music for Young People." As a passionate music lover, he used to bring mostly soul, blues, and reggae records into the studio on the Hamburg Rothenbaumchaussee, with an "ugly purple plastic record box." The Staples Singers, Bobby Womack, Millie Jackson, and Esther Phillips were some of the artists he introduced to listeners. On May 9, 1974, Urban made the German radio premiere of the later reggae world star Bob Marley on this station.
Fifty years later, Urban is now a radio legend, one of the truly credible music authorities in this era of streaming algorithms and social media trends. NDR program director Torsten Engel said, "Many people in the north have undoubtedly been influenced by the music that Peter Urban has presented over the past five decades. He has helped shape shows like 'The Club,' 'Nightclub,' and 'Soultrain,' as well as the 'NDR 2 Soundcheck.' It's only natural that he's been hosting the show that bears his name, the 'Peter Urban Show,' at NDR 2 for several years now."
Besides numerous radio shows, Urban has also covered global music events. He has commented on worldwide shows like Live Aid 1985 and the concert in support of Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday. Plus, he has interviewed and profiled world music stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, David Bowie, and Yoko Ono.
Urban also became the voice of the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany in 1997. He's commented on the entertainment shows for the German audience 25 times, most recently in 2023.
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Peter Urban's love for music led him to introduce several blues artists to German radio audiences for the first time, including Bobby Womack and Bob Marley, during his early days at NDR 2. NDR 2, a renowned radio station based in Hamburg, is known for its significant contribution to music broadcasting in Germany. Peter Urban's popular radio format, "Music for Young People," aired his passion for soul, blues, and reggae music.
Despite the rise of streaming algorithms and social media trends, Urban has managed to maintain his credibility as a music authority, having hosted shows like 'The Club,' 'Nightclub,' and 'Soultrain,' as well as 'NDR 2 Soundcheck' and his self-named show, 'Peter Urban Show.' His influence on music in the north has been substantial, claiming responsibility for helping shape these programs.
For over two decades, Urban has provided insightful commentary on global music events, covering shows such as Live Aid 1985 and Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday concert. Notably, he has interviewed and profiled numerous music stars, including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, David Bowie, and Yoko Ono.
Being the voice of the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany since 1997, Urban has commentated on the entertainment shows for the German audience 25 times, with his latest appearance in 2023 on NDR Radio or NDR Television.
As a testament to his dedication and impact on the music industry in Germany, his 50-year anniversary on NDR 2 will be celebrated with a special evening show on May 30, 2024, 8:05 pm, broadcasted on both NDR Radio and NDR Television. This milestone will also mark a significant glimpse into the evolution of music broadcasting in Germany over the past five decades.
Peter Urban, a stalwart in the German media landscape, has also contributed to the German NDR News, offering his insights on various subjects, proving that his expertise reaches further than music. His work demonstrates the deep integration of music, media, and the cultural landscape in Germany, with NDR 2 and other media outlets acting as influential cultural agents in society.
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