Planet Rock
Where Rock Lives
Planet Rock is one of the UK’s leading rock radio stations, built around classic rock, hard rock, blues rock and legendary guitar-driven music from across the decades.
About Planet Rock
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB+ Digital Radio – Planet Rock is available on DAB+ Digital Radio in the UK on the Sound Digital multiplex.
- Online – Listen live to Planet Rock on Radio Player UK.
Planet Rock is a major UK rock radio station from Bauer Media Audio UK, focused on classic rock, hard rock, blues rock and guitar-led music with real weight behind it. The station has been part of the UK digital radio landscape since 1999 and has built a loyal audience by sticking to a clear promise: proper rock music, presented by people who actually know the genre.
The playlist is built around rock giants rather than thin playlist filler. Expect music from bands and artists such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Queen, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Fleetwood Mac, The Who and many more. It also gives space to blues rock, album tracks, specialist rock shows and deeper cuts, which is exactly why Planet Rock has more credibility than a generic “classic hits” station with a few guitar tracks sprinkled in.
Planet Rock’s strength is its authority. The station combines big, familiar rock anthems with specialist shows, artist-led programming and presenters who understand the culture around the music. It is not trying to be polite background radio. It is made for listeners who want riffs, album history, rock stories, proper voices and a station that still treats rock music like it matters.
Notable Presenters & Shows: Darren Redick presents weekday afternoons on Planet Rock, playing rock from across the decades. Nights with Alice Cooper brings Alice Cooper’s distinctive rock storytelling and music choices to weekday evenings. Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott presents a Saturday evening show built around the music that has inspired him. Thunder frontman Danny Bowes presents on Sundays, while My Planet Rocks features rock stars, authors and other guests choosing favourite tracks. Other names associated with the station include Loz Guest, Wyatt, Sam Hughes, Mark Jeeves, Phil Alexander, Elles Bailey, Bernard Doherty and Blaze Bayley.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Darren Redick: Weekday afternoon presenter on Planet Rock, playing rock from across the decades.
- Alice Cooper: Host of Nights with Alice Cooper, bringing rock music, stories and personality to weekday evenings.
- Joe Elliott: Def Leppard frontman and Planet Rock presenter, hosting a Saturday evening show built around influential rock music.
- Danny Bowes: Thunder frontman and Planet Rock presenter, heard on Sunday programming.
- Loz Guest: Planet Rock presenter associated with Early Breakfast and Americana-tinged rock programming.
- Wyatt: Planet Rock presenter listed on the station’s schedule and presenter line-up.
- Sam Hughes: Weekend breakfast presenter on Planet Rock.
- Phil Alexander: Presenter of Mojo Rocks, a specialist rock show on Planet Rock.
- Elles Bailey: Singer-songwriter and Planet Rock presenter, listed on the station’s evening schedule.
- Blaze Bayley: Rock and metal vocalist listed among Planet Rock’s presenter line-up.
Contact Information
Studio email:
info@planetrock.com
Studio:
0844 811 2211
Postal address:
Bauer Media
The Lantern
75 Hampstead Road
London
NW1 2PL
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetrockradio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetrockradio/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/planetrockradio
Planet Rock FAQ
What is Planet Rock?
Planet Rock is a UK rock radio station from Bauer Media Audio UK, playing classic rock, hard rock, blues rock and guitar-led music.
Can I listen to Planet Rock on Radio Player UK?
Yes. You can listen live to Planet Rock on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What music does Planet Rock play?
Planet Rock plays classic rock, hard rock, blues rock, album tracks, specialist rock shows and music from legendary rock bands and artists.
Is Planet Rock available on DAB?
Yes. Planet Rock is available on DAB+ Digital Radio in the UK on the Sound Digital multiplex.
Who presents shows on Planet Rock?
Planet Rock presenters include Darren Redick, Alice Cooper, Joe Elliott, Danny Bowes, Loz Guest, Wyatt, Sam Hughes, Phil Alexander, Elles Bailey and Blaze Bayley.