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From the 1960s to the 1970s, The Beatles were one of the most influentia...

How clued up are you about 70s music? Take this quiz to test your knowle...

The Rolling Stones are releasing a new album and have teased the first s...

Their music ruled the 80s era! 

East Coast Gold goes down memory lane, bringing you three decor ideas of...

From skinny leg to high waisted jeans, these styles were the ultimate fa...

80s people... which of these slang words were favourites in your vocab?

Big hairstyles, big decade! Which of these hairstyles should be brought ...

These musicians used their art to change the political landscape.

These successful musicians died in the 1980s and left a gap in the music...

Calling all the pop fanatics of the 1980s. Go down memory lane by voting...

Paul McCartney has set the record straight on the band's new song, sayin...

Nancy Sinatra turns 83 years old today. We take a look at some of her bi...

We remember Johnny Clegg on what would have been his birthday with these...

Stevie Nicks is still mourning the loss of her Fleetwood Mac bandmate, C...

"Quite suddenly, I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody h...

As the world celebrates the legendary Pete Townshend's birthday, here ar...

Duff McKagan of Guns N Roses has struggled with depression. In an effort...

The singer did a heartfelt cover of Gordon Lightfoot's classical hit, 'I...

There is a new street named after the legendary singer and frontman of T...

East Coast Gold's Gordon Graham speaks to BALLYHOO's Fergie Ferguson to ...

As Barbra Streisand turns 81, we celebrate her birthday by looking at th...

For 35 years, Luther Vandross shared his outstanding talent with the wor...

Bryan Adams is making his way to South Africa. Here is what you need to ...

Eric Clapton raises funds using his clothes for the fight against testic...

The 1984 hit from the late star is now counted amongst the most watched ...

Sir Elton John was surprised to learn true inspiration behind his 1970s ...

As Jazz Master George Benson turns 80 today, we look back at the moment ...

On 17 March 1919, a legend was born - Nat King Cole. The Grammy winner m...

Looking back at the career of the one and only Neil Sedaka...

The concert films will only show for a limited period...

The UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s, Shakin’ Stevens, i...

Nicholas Kershaw was born on 1 March 1958. As the world celebrates his b...

According to several publications, Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones...

The singer's fans couldn't wait to get ahold of signed double vinyl test...

The never-made music video for Nina Simone’s 'I Put a Spell On You' has ...

Watch the video as Peter Gabriel remembers the phenomenal work he did on...

East Coast Gold looks back at the success of Whitney Houston’s music car...

East Coast Gold takes a look at the incredible accomplishments Carole Ki...

Here is how Axl Rose channelled his pain into music.

Happy birthday to the one and only, Phil Collins!

This is how Andrew Ridgeley has been using his influence to change the l...

In a recent interview on WBNX-TV 55, Dolly Parton revealed more details ...

Every wondered how Dolly Parton remains one of the most humble yet super...

Born on 17 January 1956, Paul Young turns 67 years old today. Here is ho...

Mick Fleetwood is still mourning the loss of his dear band member, the l...

Annie Lennox was born on Christmas day in 1954 in Aberdeen, Scotland. We...

Bobby Darin passed away on December 20, 1973. East Coast Gold remembers ...

You won't believe what John Lennon and Paul McCartney's last conversatio...

Learn more about Roy Kelton Orbison, the man who was once described as "...

 Here are some of the things Matt Monro has accomplished over the course...

The ‘King of Pop’ continues to make music history 13 years after his dea...

These last words by the legendary George Harrison will touch your heart.

East Coast Gold looks at why this phenomenal singer is simply the best...

On 23 November 1954, the legendary Bruce Randall Hornsby was born. Step ...

Queen has released  a new project called, ‘The Miracle Sessions’, contai...

Originally set for April 2020, following a global pandemic that spanned ...

Guns N’ Roses are giving their fans something special.

Neil Young has been named one of the greatest musical artists ever by Ro...

East Coast Gold celebrates Bryan Adams' birthday by playing some of the ...

East Coast Gold turns three and we want to celebrate with you!

From the 1970s until today, Simon Le Bon and his band, Duran Duran, have...

Tom Petty is one of the greatest rock stars that ever lived. ECG celebra...

'Different Colours, One People' and 'Together As One' are just some of t...

Sir Cliff Richard continues to entertain fans as he turns 81...

The song, 'Face It Alone', was recorded in 1988 during the band's sessio...

East Coast Gold celebrates the life of the legendary Paul Simon as he tu...

John Lennon is the name behind one of the world's most loved rock bands,...

Dolly Parton says the late country muic star had a lot of fans and she i...

East Coast Gold celebrates Roxy Music's lead singer Bryan Ferry as he tu...

East Coast Gold plays Joan Jett's biggest classics this Thursday in hono...

To celebrate the late Leonard Cohen's birthday, East Coast Gold looks at...

Celebrate the Norwegian singer and songwriter's birthday by listening to...

East Coast Gold remembers the two-time Grammy Award winner and one of th...

'I've been loving you too long' hitmaker, Otis Redding, will be remember...

Congratulations are in order for the late Johnny Clegg, whose autobiogra...

East Coast Gold looks back at the musical career of one of the greatest ...

East Coast Gold celebrates the second most popular songwriter in the wor...

On what would have been Michael Jackson's 64th birthday, East Coast Gold...

East Coast Gold listeners and presenter share their fondest memories of ...

“If you think positive thoughts, you’ll create a positive world around y...

East Coast Gold has a fantastic new music feature - Feel Good Friday! To...

The East Coast Gold presenters shared what Women's Day means to them and...

The British superstar's birthday will be one of her most memorable!

Some of the East Coast Gold presenters go down memory lane to their chil...

East Coast Gold presenters share special moments they enjoyed with the l...

Jane Linley-Thomas shares her fondest childhood memories and what she is...

East Coast Gold's Dave Guselli has paid tribute to a good friend, a ment...

The star was performing in front of thousands of South African fans in 1...

Join East Coast Gold on Thursday, 7 July, as we celebrate The Beatles dr...

Power songs to keep you entertained when you're on the road, stuck at an...

The movie about the King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley, is finally here...

East Coast Gold proudly joins thousands of other radio stations around t...

From 'Easy' to 'Hello', Lionel Richie explains some of the inspiration b...

Happy 82^nd birthday to the legendary Nancy Sinatra! Here are some fun fa...

East Coast Gold remembers Johnny Clegg with his classic hits. 

Andrew Fletcher, a founding member of the British electronic band Depech...

The legendary rockstar will be joined by The E Street Band on his world ...

Listeners from across the country voted The Beatles, Whitney Houston and...

Diana Ross ft. Tame Impala yesterday released the joyous, dance-inducing...

The Goddess of Pop turns 76 today!  Having sold 100-million records, Che...

East Coast Gold is hosting a half hour special of Leo Sayer’s most-loved...

Ritchie Valens recorded numerous hits during his short career before he ...

Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter Bob Marley passed away on 11 M...

Country music icon Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall...

Which of these trends should stay in the 80s, never to be revived? Have ...

There's something for every 80s music lover here! Check out these six so...

The More Music Breakfast Show gives you the chance to test your music kn...

Time to vote, folks! What is your favourite Diana Ross song?

East Coast Gold looks at the music of successful composer Andrew Lloyd W...

Dolly Parton said on Monday she would withdraw her name from considerati...

Calling all fashionistas... let's go down memory lane by looking at five...

Celebrate the life of James Taylor with this East Coast Gold feature in ...

Damon Beard, who's hosted his award-winning weekday show on East Coast G...

The More Music Breakfast Show gives you the chance to test your music kn...

Check out what Guy McDonald has to say about his favourite actor, his mo...

East Coast Gold brings you the best from George Harrison’s time with 'Th...

East Coast Gold celebrates what would’ve been Nina Simone’s 89th birthda...

 Listen out for John Travolta’s biggest classics from 'Grease' as we cel...

Fans of the late Queen of Soul, Nina Simone, will be interested to know ...

Sunday, 13 February, marks World Radio Day. Some of the East Coast Gold ...

East Coast Gold is celebrating love with these romantic quotes from movi...

East Coast Gold is giving you an opportunity to pick your top love song ...

From 'Redemption Song' and 'Three Little Birds' to 'No Woman, No Cry' - ...

East Coast Gold's Gordon Graham debuted Club Report's re-lick of Edison ...

Times change, the music doesn’t. East Coast Gold’s presenters have stepp...

The popular 'Almost Impossible Music Quiz' has been baffling music lover...

Would you want to live forever? What about to 100? It's a question East ...

Michael Lee Aday, known professionally as Meat Loaf, has passed away age...

If you remember your childhood and teenage years, you probably have song...

East Coast Gold's Damon Beard woke to the news that he will have to canc...

What have we learnt since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you're a fan of Irish rock band U2 you may be interested to know they...

“This music is a reflection of the joy and the love and the hope that I ...

The 1980s were a remarkable decade in the history of music. Here is how ...

We are taking a look back at some of Tom Petty's greatest ballads. 

East Coast Gold, an award-winning digital radio station that was launche...

It's the end of Brown Sugar.

What do you do when loadshedding hits? If you're looking for some new id...

Gordon Graham opens up about radio and why he loves it so much! 

Everybody wants to rule the world! 2021 has been an exciting year for mu...

East Coast Gold, an award-winning digital radio station that was launche...

The never-before-released song is set to feature on the upcoming, newly ...

What would you do if you had an old cassette tape with with unheard John...

Heritage Day is one of our favourite days here in South Africa and we wa...

Celebrating the incredible life of the great late Leonard Cohen, who wou...

On 19 September 2021, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Simon & ...

The Beatles invite everyone everywhere to get back to the chart-topping ...

Grammy Award winning musician Sting has announced his new album 'The Bri...

ABBA, one of the most successful pop groups of all time has announced th...

New music us coming through from the iconic quartet!

English drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80.

US country rock pioneer Don Everly, who was the surviving half of the Ev...

The Rolling Stones announced the exciting new release of the 40^th annive...

The Eagles continue to be one of the highest-earnign bands of all time a...

Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, a co-founder of the legendary soul-funk band Ko...

Dusty Hill -- the long-serving bassist of American rock-blues band ZZ T...

Celebrate the famous Live Aid concert of 1985 with East Coast Gold on Tu...

Guy McDonald is the newest voice on East Coast Gold, so we sat down with...

Iconic singer Diana Ross releases a new single to the world and we have ...

Celebrate Cilla Black's birthday by reading interesting facts about the ...

From 'Edge of Seventeen' to Grammy-award-winning  'Gold Dust Woman', her...

You’ll feel like dancing this Friday over our Leo Sayer special. 

See how much you know Joe Cocker's music by taking this quiz that requir...

These are the best iconic fashion moments from the 'Goddess of Pop', Cher!

The legendary Stevie Wonder was born on 13 May 1950. Celebrate his birth...

Happy 75th birthday to the legendary Donovan! Listen to East Coast Gold ...

Think you know Billy Joel well? Prove it by taking part in this quiz tha...

The frontman of the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli, turns 87. Celebrate the...

There's a new personality joining the East Coast Gold team. Her name is ...

It’s been five years since the world lost a music legend,  Prince Rogers...

Think you know the 70s era pretty well? If you ever wore tie dye clothin...

Think you know the late, great Dusty Springfield well? Prove it by takin...

These stars topped the charts and dominated the airwaves in the 1980s. L...

See how much you know about the incredible Swedish pop group by taking p...

Grammy Award-winning singer Tina Turner talks about how she first reject...

Rock legend Eric Clapton was born on 30 March 1945. To celebrate his 76t...

Singer and actress Diana Ross turns 77 today. Celebrate her birthday by ...

These are some of the biggest hits Sir Elton John has released. 

East Coast Gold looks at how the remarkable Aretha Franklin influenced t...

The 1980s were a remarkable decade in the history of music. Here is how ...

Beginning March 19, 2021 and continuing weekly through to March 2022, Qu...

East Coast Gold honours James Taylor this week by bringing you some of h...

East Coast Gold remembers Karen Carpenter, who was named by Rolling Ston...

On this day back in 1981, the 23rd annual Grammy Awards was held at the ...

East Coast Gold brings you the five most popular songs from Rock and Rol...

Last year, the ‘Rumours’ album featured in the top 10 of the Rolling Sto...

Nina Simone's music touched many lives and influenced the politics of Am...

John Travolta is an amazing dancer and actor. East Coast Gold looks back...

This February, listen to East Coast Gold and you could win a very specia...

On this day back in 1983, Bonnie Tyler released her hit song, ‘Total Ecl...

February 11 marks the 9th anniversary of Whitney Houston's death at the ...

Carole King has over 100 Billboard hits and her songs have influenced li...

From the weirdest thing a fan has ever done to him, to his favourite foo...

Today, East Coast Gold remembers the tragic death of musicians Buddy Hol...

Phil Collins - one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary sin...

The mention of the band Cinema stirs up memories of the 80's and 90's – ...

All we need is love. There, I said it...Before you go out and accuse me ...

This Sunday, Neil Diamond turns 80! You know what that means? East Coast...

Michael Hutchence co-founded the rock band INXS, which sold over 60-mill...

More than 100 leading musicians, including Elton John and Brian May, hav...

Join us this Tuesday as we celebrate the birthdays of two legends - Doll...

Phil Spector, who revolutionized 1960s pop music with his "Wall of Sound...

Legendary artist, songwriter and producer Sir Barry Gibb’s highly antici...

This Wednesday, the spotlight is on American star Chubby Checker, who in...

Jane Linley-Thomas' spotlight today is on the legendary rock star Linda ...

The ‘King of Rock and Roll’ was born on January 8, 1935. Celebrate his b...

Jane Linley-Thomas' spotlight today is on an English rock and pop band t...

In 2020 the world lost many wonderful musicians including South African ...

Annie Lennox was born on 25 December 1954. To celebrate her 66th birthda...

On December 22, twins Robin and Maurice Gibb would have celebrated their...

Who remembers top Durban band from the 1980s, Equinox? The band consist...

He kept the beat for one of the world's most iconic bands, has fronted h...

This is how 'Saturday Night Fever' changed the music game. 

Listen to East Coast Gold this week for fresh new music added to our 60s...

On Saturday, we remember Ol' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, on what would’ve ...

In honour of what would have been Jim Morrison's birthday today, we look...

Listen to East Coast Gold this week for fresh new music added to our 70s...

Dave Guselli joined the East Coast Gold team in November in the weekday ...

Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with our latest additions to E...

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' is by far the best pop album of all time. H...

Get your tickets! KISS says goodbye to 2020 with largest production even...

East Coast Gold is playing loads of Tina Turner's biggest hits on Thursd...

Today is the one-year anniversary of Damon Beard’s arrival in the UK. He...

Get ready to bop your head to some big classics on East Coast Gold this ...

Neil Diamond has reinvented some of his biggest hits with some help from...

Three-time Grammy Award winner, 15-time Grammy nominee; Frank Zappa, Van...

On songwriting secrets, making albums at home, and what they’ve learned ...

The team at East Coast Gold is continually adding ‘new’ tracks to our mu...

Shawn Mendes recently did a cover of the timeless ballad, 'Can't Take My...

East Coast Gold will celebrate Neil Young’s 75th birthday today by bring...

We thought it was time for another catch up with Damon Beard seeing that...

The excitement is palpable amongst the East Coast Gold team as they cele...

The secret's out! We're delighted to announce that the legendary Dave Gu...

Take a trip down memory lane with these hits from the legendary Bryan Ad...

She has been announced as the first black artist to have three RIAA Diam...

In celebration of lead singer Simon Le Bon’s birthday today, we take a l...

Their show has been postponed to next year November. 

The legend will release an album, called ‘Music…The Air That I Breathe’,...

Paul Simon is a man who’s musical career has spanned over six decades, a...

East Coast Gold will play a special tribute to John Lennon to celebrate ...

Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose group is considered one of th...

The reggae and pop music legend was best known for his 1970s hit, 'I Can...

Singer and actress Julie Andrews celebrates her 85th birthday on Thursda...

Amazing, talented, and a conqueror are just a few words that can be used...

Celebrate Heritage Day by grooving to some of the biggest hits that unit...

The Boss turns 71! Here are interesting facts about the musical giant yo...

‘Music was my first love and it will be my last’. These are the words so...

Ronald Bell - a co-founder of Kool and the Gang, the heavyweight funk g...

We remember Buddy Holly today on East Coast Gold on what would have been...

Gordon Graham sat down with OrbVest CEO Martin Freeman to discuss the S...

This Saturday, we’re all about Freddie Mercury, who would’ve turned 74 h...

Barry Gibb is celebrating his birthday today and the Guinness World Reco...

Jack Sherman, a rock guitarist who played on the first album by the Red ...

East Coast Gold is remembering you the ‘King of Rock and Roll’, Elvis Pr...

From ‘Like A Virgin’ to ‘Vogue’, East Coast Gold will be celebrating the...

East Coast Gold is celebrating one of the music industry's biggest icons...

Tony Bennett has achieved global success for many decades - a feat achie...

This Sunday, East Coast Gold is playing your favourite Mick Jagger songs...

If you’re a fan of the music of Cat Stevens, you’re in for a treat on Tu...

These are the songs that made PJ Powers a household name in South Africa!

Today marks exactly one year since we lost the legendary Johnny Clegg. T...

This Friday, East Coast Gold will be paying a special tribute to Rodrigu...

Erasure (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of their ei...

British rock legends The Rolling Stones have threatened legal action aga...

From awards to No.1 hits, George Michael’s life was nothing short of gre...

From his famous 45-degree, anti-gravity lean to the moonwalk, we remembe...

East Coast Gold's Gordon Graham caught up with the organisers of Lockdow...

What's that one song that takes you back to an exact moment in time? You...

East Coast Radio is celebrating Lionel Richie’s birthday by bringing you...

Legendary US folk singer Bob Dylan has released his first album of origi...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has led an outpouring of tributes t...

Grab your partner and share a dance while listening to these classic lov...

Barry Manilow is one of the greatest, most talented musicians of our time. 

It happens to all of us. We don’t even notice it’s happening. When asked...

This Sunday would have been Johnny Clegg’s 67th birthday.

Movie legend Clint Eastwood has just turned 90 this past Sunday, but don...

Stevie Nicks is loved for her distinctive voice and mystical stage perso...

Get ready to dance! We bring you our favourite jams from the ‘Footloose’...

To celebrate Cher turning 74 years old, we bring you five of her most fa...

What were you doing when you were 13, because Stevie Wonder bagged his f...

Little Richard, whose outrageous showmanship and lightning-fast rhythms...

East Coast Gold’s Gordon Graham had the privilege of speaking to Shane M...

As COVID-19 spread across the world - and lockdowns were implemented, mi...

The Rolling Stones have released their first new original music since 2...

We are celebrating Barbra Streisand's 78th birthday with a trip down mem...

Find out how East Coast Gold is adapting to a new way of broadcasting in...

'Aint No Sunshine' and 'Lean on Me' singer Bill Withers has died in Los ...

The Prince of Soul, Marvin Gaye, would have turned 81 on 2 April. In cel...

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Novel Coronavirus, Coronavirus or whatever you wan...

Reginald Kenneth Dwight was born on the 24th of March 1947 and raised in...

To celebrate Elton John turning 73 today, we look at his musical journey...

Country music legend Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned six decades and ...

The English rock band Smokie will not be performing in South Africa late...

Toni Basil turns 77 this year! Here we look back at her time in the lime...

James Taylor is one of the most influential singers and songwriters of a...

Cindy Alter, lead singer of the wildly popular South African 70s band Cl...

Mathew Weiner, better known as Mathew Wilder, was born in New York city ...

During her 14-year career with her older brother Richard as The Carpente...

Jon Bon Jovi - frontman of the award-winning rock band Bon Jovi - turns ...

Coronavirus – the facts! East Coast Gold's Gordon Graham chatted to the ...

A South African couple's been on lock-down in their new home in China si...

There’s just something about music from the 80s that made it have such a...

Jane Linley-Thomas is your 10am to 2pm weekday host on East Coast Gold. ...

This Valentine’s Day marks the 35th anniversary of Whitney Houston’s sel...

A-Ha conquered the music world in the 1980’s and their music is still pl...

It took 76 hours of travel, but four lions - Luke, Demira, Diya and Frie...

Today marks 61 years since a tragedy that changed the music scene in the...

Here at East Coast Gold we play the greatest music ever! Okay, I realise...

Friendship can come in a bowl, as one South African woman has discovered...

Gordon Graham, host of the More Music Breakfast Show on East Coast Gold,...

International star, Leo Sayer, known for seventies hits like 'More Than ...