to the film The Boat That Rocked, released in April 2009. On 29 June 2009, whilst covering for Terry Wogan on BBC Radio 2, Walker said that for many years he and another DJ, Chris Bull, had been responsible for playing the records between sets on the Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury Festival, an important role as it "sets the mood" for the next act. His wife, Tiggy, had suggested playing Oasis' "Wonderwall" before Bruce Springsteen's set two days earlier — an inspired choice that soon had the crowd singing along. From the crowd's reaction, Walker turned to Bull, saying "How are we going to follow that?". Walker and his wife Tiggy have both cared for each other through serious illness, and are patrons of Carers UK. After having been diagnosed herself with breast cancer in 2013, in September 2015 Tiggy published the book Unplanned Journey, a photographic journal charting her experience of cancer diagnosis and treatment. All royalties from the book are to be donated to Carers UK. Walker also compered the Concert at the Kings show in 2015. Personal life Walker has two children from his first marriage to Frances Kum in 1971, which ended in divorce in 2000. He married Tiggy Jarvis (born 26 December 1960) on 21 December 2002. His long-time friend singer-songwriter Gordon Haskell was in attendance, having dated Tiggy a year previously, before introducing her to Walker. Walker is a 2013 recipient of the BASCA Gold Badge Award, for "individuals who make outstanding contributions to Britain's music and entertainment industry, sponsored annually by PRS for Music. In 2014 Walker and his wife became patrons on Carers UK. Walker's hobbies include photography, backgammon and travelling in a campervan. He is also known for his love of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Works Further reading References External links The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker (BBC Radio 2) Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker (BBC Radio 2) Music played on Johnnie's shows Johnnie's Jukebox, a curated playlist from listeners nominations Johnnie Walker, British special on KSAN live radio at Museum of Performance & Design via ArchiveGrid Martin Clarke. live tape list Tom Read M1EYP, G-20843, BDXC-1040 Pirate BBC Essex 2007 Greil Marcus. Real Life Rock 1978-07-31 Living people 1945 births English radio DJs Offshore radio broadcasters Pirate radio personalities BBC Radio 2 presenters BBC Radio 1 presenters People educated at Solihull School People from Olton Members of the Order