Mike Rimmer (1961-2022): The pioneering Christian music broadcaster asked the hard questions
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Tony Cummings2022-10-10T16:14:00
Mike Rimmer was a distinguished reporter and interviewer, especially during Christian music’s golden years. On top of interviewing the biggest artists, Rimmer was a passionate advocate for up and coming artists. His equally prolific Cross Rhythms colleague Tony Cummings remembers him
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