Harris first joined the station in 1996 and has been a trusted voice for music lovers, presenting acclaimed programmes on Saturday evenings, Bob Harris Country and Sounds of the 70s.
In a statement, Harris said: "It’s incredible to think that my broadcasting career has spanned almost 56 years. I am very fortunate to have spent my entire working life doing something I love so much. I am a massive BBC loyalist, and I’m grateful that I have always been given the freedom to build my programmes in my own way.
"Most of my time on air has been spent with my fabulous family at Radio 2 and it has been such a joy to broadcast on this world-class radio station. I am so proud that The Radio 2 Country Show has played such a massive part in propelling Country to become the fastest growing music genre in the UK, and presenting Sounds of the 70s on Sunday afternoons has been a real pleasure and made my time here the most special of my entire life.
"I am going to miss you, and I love you very much. Thank you for listening."
Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2 said: "I would like to say a sincere thank you to Bob, a true radio legend, for many years of very special shows on Radio 2. Bob has hosted The Radio 2 Country Show since 1999, becoming a trusted and respected tastemaker as the genre exploded in popularity.
"Bob is adored by the Radio 2 family and his listeners, and we are all going to miss him and his weekly shows very much. Everyone at Radio 2 sends Bob and his family our love and support."
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Shaun Keaveny will officially take over as host of Sounds of the 70s each Sunday (3-5pm), in addition to hosting the Radio 2 Rock Show (Fridays 11pm-midnight) after deputising in the Sounds of the 70s slot and various other shows on Radio 2 during the past year.
"It was the thrill of my life to meet Bob, the man who has done more to maintain the spirit of Rock, Roll and Radio than almost anyone. I consider it not just an honour but a mission, to continue Bob’s work of showing the world the greatness of the music of that special decade. Somewhere, every week, some kid hears Won’t Get Fooled Again for the first time! You did that for me Bob, and millions like me. We’d like to say Thank You For the Music, you’ll always be our Rock n Roll Doctor."
The BBC has also announced it's all changing on Saturday nights, with a focus on Radio 2's much loved decade shows and presenters.
Sounds of the 80s, presented by Gary Davies, will be brought forward by two hours and will now broadcast from 6 to 8pm. While Sounds of the 90s, presented by Fearne Cotton, will move to 8 to 10pm each Saturday night.
Listeners will also enjoy a double helping of Dermot O’Leary, who will continue to present his popular Saturday Breakfast Show (8-10am) as well as Alternative Sounds of the 90s (11pm–midnight).
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