They were annual summer events and the biggest ones in Blackpool were hosted and broadcast by BBC Radio 1. They ran for three decades right to the end of the 90s when they were eventually replaced by one day pop festivals.
Always on the sands of the UK’s biggest resorts, Blackpool was obviously a top choice and they were loved by locals who saw the roadshows as a party on the beach. It was the place to be.
Rock FM also chipped in with some awesome events of their own around the same time. Were you there? You might spot yourself in the crowds
In case you missed them: 40 scenes which will take you back to nights out at Blackpool's Heaven and Hell in the noughties
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13. 1990s Roadshows
Billie was the latest pop sensation in 1998. She is pictured here saluting the crowd at Blackpool's Radio One Roadshow Photo: Rob Lock
15. 1990s Roadshow
Laura Salisbury meets her pop idol Adam Rickitt at the Radio One Roadshow in 1999 Photo: submit
16. 1990s Roadshow
So many people in the crowds, the roadshows were popular! This was 1999 Photo: Dawn Castle
17. 1990s Roadshows
DJ Chris Moyles clowning around at the roadshow in 2000 Photo: Martin Bostock