David Rodigan is an English radio DJ.
In my lifetime, David Rodigan has been one of the most respected
broadcasters and DJs in any music genre. He always will be. His
passion and energy for the music are unparalleled
*Trevor Nelson*
People use the word "legend" too lightly, but when it comes to this
man, he's just a don gargan! Beyond legend
*Goldie*
Today the world has finally gotten to know that Sir David Rodigan
is the very best at what he does. Not just playing the music, but
loving it with a world of musical knowledge. We love you David,
ride on ...
*Freddie McGregor*
Rodigan's insatiable appetite for Reggae in all its guises and
permutations has been a gift to Great Britain. Life without Rodigan
would be unimaginable. He waged war against the marginalisation of
Reggae and fought to infuse radio listeners with his own
indefatigable passion. We are forever in his debt
*Vanessa Feltz*
When I think of Rodigan I immediately think - mum preparing the
food, me doing the hoovering with the shake & vac, Rodigan in the
background on the radio and me skanking to some riddim. The word
legend is banded about far too often these days and often
unwarranted, but for this man, it's the perfect way to sum him up.
Thanks to YouTube these days you can now see how he went to Jamaica
and clashed with various sound systems and coming out victorious
'nuff times. The utmost respect for a true icon, Mr David
Rodigan
*Rio Ferdinand*
There a very few DJs who have made the sort of contribution to the
music industry as David Rodigan. He invited me onto his Capital
Radio show in the early 80s and he was as impressive in real life
as his persona suggested. Rodigan has had a profound effect on
generations of Reggae lovers and has taken the genre to the four
corners of the globe. Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs et
al sang the music we loved but we needed someone to make the
connection between the artist, the music and the people and no one
did that better than David Rodigan
*Gareth Crooks*
As a teenager growing up, my weekend wasn't complete unless I
listened to David Rodigan playing all the tunes I loved and still
love today. Nuff respect due
*Les Ferdinand*
An enjoyable history of Jamaican music in Britain
*Uncut*
The book that every reggae fan should read ... it's the story of a
genuine, if unlikely, British reggae institution whose love of the
music illuminates every page. It's as easily digestible, engaging
and informative as the man's radio broadcasts
*Echoes*
David Rodigan is the outside world's greatest ambassador of
Jamaica's musical heritage, whose enthusiasm and keen insight has
enlightened and entertained millions internationally over the past
four decades. Now, in his revelatory self-titled autobiography, he
takes us behind the scenes to sometimes harrowing, more often
exhilarating events and encounters, interacting with nearly all of
reggae's finest creators, sharing professional insights and guiding
us through the music's evolution from ska to grime. Never has a
book taken us so skillfully through this ethereal world with such
candor, grit and honesty. Essential reading for everyone who calls
themselves a fan of Jah Music -
*Roger Steffens, Founding Editor, Beat magazine; Founding
Chairman, Reggae Grammy Committee*
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