- DJ is famous for his appearances on radio and TV in 1960s, 70s and 80s
- He is due in court today to face charges of sex attacks on teenage boys
- The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 1970 and 1988
Former DJ Jonathan King has arrived at court ahead of his trial for multiple historical sex offences.
The ex-singer and Genesis producer is accused of assaults on nine teenagers aged between 14 and 16, between 1970 and 1988.
The 73-year-old, of Bayswater, West London, is appearing at Southwark Crown Court under the name Kenneth King.
His trial, which is due to begin today, is expected to last up six weeks.
King was famed for songs including Everyone’s Gone to the Moon and Hooked on a Feeling and discovered the band Genesis as a music producer.
He appeared many times on television on both sides of the Atlantic including on shows like Top of the Pops and Entertainment USA.
Former DJ Jonathan King arrives at Southwark Crown Court this morning ahead of his trial
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