Following all the media hype surrounding the move of legendary radio DJ Howard Stern to US satellite radio network Sirius, their main competitor was able to bite back yesterday with the addition of a music legend to their roster of presenters. XM satellite radio have confirmed that Bob Dylan will be presenting a weekly show for their Deep Tracks channel as of next March.
Dylan's show will feature "an eclectic mix of music hand-selected by Dylan", as well as interviews and commentary. The radio group's Chief Creative Officer, Lee Abrams, told reporters: "Bob Dylan epitomises the American music experience and his unflagging integrity and vision defines everything we hope for XM to be".
Dylan himself added: "A lot of my own songs have been played on the radio, but this is the first time I've ever been on the other side of the mic. It'll be as exciting for me as it is for XM."