>>> PRESS RELEASE
>>>
>>> DAVID 'RamJam' RODIGAN celebrates 25 years in the business!
>>>
>>> Reggae ambassador David Rodigan sees MARCH 2003 as his Silver Jubilee year
>>> in entertainment with March 12th 1978 being the date he broadcast his first
>>> radio show on BBC Radio London.
>>>
>>> We invite all journalists to honour the work of David Rodigan and his
>>> positive contribution to the reggae music industry.
>>>
>>> " The John Peel of reggae, David Rodigan is a true broadcasting legend,
>>> generously sharing his knowledge and passion of reggae music with his
>>> listeners for over 25 years. Despite training as an actor, he put off
>>> playing the Dane and opted for selling records instead. A letter written on
>>> his behalf by a then girlfriend landed him his first reggae show on Radio
>>> London in 1978. In 1979 he began his 11 year stint at Capital Radio
>>> presenting 'Roots Rockers' which shaped the musical tastes of a generation.
>>> There he began his infamous on air sound-clashes with giant Jamaican DJs
>>> such as Barry G. He still travels the globe with his little box of 7 inches.
>>> 'Rodders' can be heard on Kiss 100fm every Sunday,11-1am...."
>>> Taken from the Rodigan website : rodigan.com

>>> LISTINGS FOR PARTY NIGHTS:
>>>
>>> MARCH 1st 2003
>>> G2
>>> Holloway Circus, BIRMINGHAM City Centre
>>> 100% revival with special guests Countryman, Father Hovis and Female
>>> Connection
>>> £10 adv.
>>>
>>> MARCH 12TH 2003
>>> SUBTERANIA, Acklam Rd, LONDON
>>> In celebration of this 25th Anniversary time there will be a special party
>>> night at the RODIGANS REGGAE, the regular Wednesday club night.
>>> 10pm - 2am £5 / £7
>>>
>>> MARCH 29TH 2003
>>> THE TUDOR ROSE, The Green, Southall, LONDON, Middx
>>> 100% revival with special guests Coppa Face, Redman, Good Feelinz Crew and
>>> Dibs.
>>> £10 adv.