Been heavily into music since my early teens, I had a Saturday job working on a market stall selling Northern Soul 45's from late 1978 -1981, although at that time I was more likely to buy New Wave, Mod or Ska! Been a serious record collector since the very early 80s, tastes are all encompassing, my biggest passions are Rhythm 'n' Blues, Beat, Freakbeat, Garage, Mod, Popcorn, New Breed R&B, Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly, Ska but with all things 1960s my particular favourites. I am one of the resident DJ team, along with Frank and Tiny, at the Roots Room in Derby, where we are dedicated to spinning high quality tunes all on chunky, crackly, 100% vinyl - expect to hear R&B winners ,Early Soul scorchers, Doo-Wop dancers, Frat fruggers, Surf blasters, Rockabilly killers & Rock 'n' Roll honkers, all with our own particular twist that WE think makes the Sounds of the Roots Room a notch above the average club - Big Bad Boss Beat!