1. Clinton David Boon was born on 28 June 1959 and is an English musician, DJ and radio presenter.
13 Facts About Clint Boon
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Clint Boon rejoined the Inspiral Carpets for two sell-out tours in 2002 and 2003 and has remained with them.
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Clint Boon made a cameo appearance in the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People as a train conductor and worked with Cosgrove Hall providing music for the Engie Benjy cartoon series.
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In 1995, Clint Boon began working for Liverpool's Crash FM after being recruited by DJ Janice Long and has stood in for DJ Terry Christian on Century FM in Manchester.
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In 2005, Clint Boon became head of music of the Oldham-based radio station The Revolution, where he presented the 10am to 2pm weekday show.
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Clint Boon has a cult following, with regular listeners to his show being unofficially enrolled in the Clint Boon Army.
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In 2015, Xfm Manchester transitioned into Radio X and began broadcasting nationally; Clint Boon then hosted a Sunday evening show between 7pm and 11pm.
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Clint Boon has been a resident DJ on Saturday nights at the club South in Manchester for 15 years, while hosting other nights around the UK.
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In 2016, Clint Boon began presenting a 1980s music show on BBC Radio Manchester on Saturdays between 6pm and 8pm.
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On December 22,2023, Clint Boon finished his final radio programme and retired from radio broadcasting.
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In 2008 Clint Boon had his portrait painted by Manchester-based artist Adam Hayley.
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In 2013, Clint Boon became patron of SiMBA, a charity supporting parents who have lost a very young baby, following the death of his daughter, Luna Bliss, who was born prematurely in April 2012 at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester and died 34 days later.
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In January 2015, Clint Boon launched a campaign to recruit runners to take part in the 10K Great Manchester Run to raise money for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity and the Saint Mary's Hospital Charity's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.