LISTEN | Dave Guselli pays tribute to Kevin Savage
East Coast Gold's Dave Guselli has paid tribute to a good friend, a mentor and a South African radio legend Kevin Savage, who sadly died on Saturday night at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.
Kevin lived his life to the full every single day.
Dave Guselli says Kevin Savage was a close friend and mentor of his for over forty years.
He told his listeners on East Coast Gold on Monday morning he was devastated by his death.
Listen below to hear Dave's tribute.
Meanwhile, Mike Savage, Kevin's son. posted a photo to Facebook of a radio desk with the caption: "Love you, dad. See you in Strawberry Fields."
Other South African personalities have also shared their condolences.
Sad to hear of the passing of these two legends#KevinSavage#BarryRonge
— DeviSankareeGovender (@Devi_HQ) July 10, 2022
I was always glued to #CapitalRadio listening to Kevin and followed him wherever he went
I consumed everything Barry from his #SpitAndPolish columns to his movie reviews in @SundayTimesZA#LegendsLiveForever pic.twitter.com/neztZxcb7i
RIP #kevinsavage the radio business has lost a legend. I’ll never forget taking over your 12-3pm show on 5FM and being terrified because I had such big boots to fill. Keep the good songs playing up there sir!
— f (@IanFSA) July 9, 2022
Kevin Savage had a stellar career spanning many decades in the radio industry. He was inducted into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame in 2018. Thank you for your contribution to radio Kevin. May you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/978gmEb3Kw
— @SARadioAwards (@SARadioAwards) July 10, 2022