Andy Kershaw
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About
Broadcaster, journalist, disc jockey, and author. He is known for being the presenter of BBC TV's flagship rock program The Old Grey Whistle Test. He had an interest in world music such as Youssou N'dour and Toumani Diabate. He published his autobiography No Off Switch in 2011.
Before Fame
He is from Littleborough, Lancashire, England. He attended the University of Leeds.
Trivia
He won the Sony Award in 1987 for broadcasting. He helped to launch the media career of Carol Vorderman. His andyksheffield Instagram page features photos of him in his daily life attending events, spending time with friends and his dog, and traveling.
Family Life
His older sister Liz Kershaw is also a broadcaster. He was in a relationship with Juliette Banner for 17 years. He has two children.
Associated With
He named Bob Dylan as his hero.
