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Ronan O'Rahilly's Pirate Radio Launch
- Ronan O'Rahilly founded Radio Caroline by buying a ship to broadcast pop music beyond British legal reach.
- This pirate radio ship challenged the BBC's music monopoly by playing the popular rock music the public craved.
Life Aboard Pirate Radio Ships
- DJs aboard Radio Caroline endured rough seas, seasickness, and challenging broadcasting conditions.
- Despite chaos and pranks, they persisted, bonding deeply over their dedication to music and listeners.
Pirate DJs as Music Influencers
- Pirate radio DJs wielded real influence by breaking new records and launching artists' careers.
- Their growing audience forced the BBC to recognize the significant shift in popular music broadcasting.