The New Zealand-born presenter is hanging up his headphones and taking a new role with Apple in the US.
In his 12 years as one of the station’s key presenters, Zane has championed new music, and his passionate and enthusiastic style has captivated millions of listeners.
In interviews he's convinced everyone from Eminem and Jay Z to Florence Welch open up, and just last week, Kanye West broke down in tears during a chat with the DJ.
Now, the likes of The 1975, Foals, Chvrches and Jamie T have taken to Twitter to bid the DJ farewell.
greatest thing about talking to @zanelowe over the years is the true passion he has for music- legend. #ThanksZane pic.twitter.com/Vq292gkCdt
— Pete Wentz (@petewentz) March 5, 2015
#ThanksZane pic.twitter.com/0yr4QMW6oi
— The Black Keys (@theblackkeys) March 5, 2015
All hail @zanelowe! I cant thank this man enough for the support he's given me over the years. You will be missed. Keep rockin x #ThanksZane
— Jamie T (@jamietmusic) March 5, 2015
.@zanelowe #ThanksZane for being the Kiwi King you are and having an ear for amazing music! Cheers to you! ✨ pic.twitter.com/0EbjaVxryQ
— #MNEK (@MNEK) March 5, 2015#ThanksZane for all of your support over the years. We’ll miss visiting you at Radio 1!
— The National (@The_National) March 5, 2015
#ThanksZane for all the support over the years. Since Day One! @zanelowe @BBCR1 pic.twitter.com/aivQAJVBpR
— Professor Green (@professorgreen) March 5, 2015
When we started out, @zanelowe (force of nature) gave us so much support & encouragement. From Barfly to Ibiza, we'll miss ya! #ThanksZane
— Maximo Park (@maximopark) March 5, 2015
@zanelowe Big love to you brother.The airwaves will not be the same without you.You'll always be part of the Biffy family.#ThanksZane
— Biffy Clyro (@BiffyClyro) March 5, 2015
Sad that it's @zanelowe last radio 1 show today. He's one of the best guys out there & has discovered/supported so many amazing bands (1/3)
— FOALS (@foals) March 5, 2015When we released total life forever he played the full length Spanish Sahara twice in the same show. That's over 15 minutes. (2/3)
— FOALS (@foals) March 5, 2015Cheers @zanelowe #thanksZane (3/3) pic.twitter.com/Tg7DanFikA
— FOALS (@foals) March 5, 2015.@zanelowe Thanks for all the support over the years and for persevering through those early interviews. #ThanksZane
— Bombay Bicycle Club (@BombayBicycle) March 5, 2015
All the best to an early champion of our music and all round good bloke @zanelowe on his last radio 1 show today #ThanksZane
— Δ (alt-J) (@alt_J) March 5, 2015
// F I R S T P L A Y E V E R // @zanelowe @BBCR1 L O V E #ThanksZane pic.twitter.com/7SD9SYkQ7Z
— The 1975 (@the1975) March 5, 2015
Its that spontaneity & passion which makes zane such an important broadcaster #ThanksZane BEST OF LUCK
— PEACE (@PEACE4EVEREVER) March 5, 2015
#ThanksZane!
Zane Lowe’s last show airs on Thursday 5 February, at 7pm. You can listen again later here.
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