If you grew up in London in the 70s and 80s, you grew up listening to Roger Scott. His afternoon show on Capital was radio at its best and most basic. A knowledgable, intelligent and laconically articulate presenter who chose all his own records and just played them. I’m not alone in considering him the greatest radio DJ ever. Back in 1975, he was a tireless champion of the then unknown Bruce Springsteen and urged everyone to go and see this phenomenal live performer at the Hammersmith Odeon. In Springsteen, he’d recognised a kindred spirit. This was music at its best and most basic. A man with a guitar, a microphone and a band. The rock star equivalent of Roger Scott. Bruce Springsteen is still a phenomenal live performer. Last night, forty years on from the Hammersmith Odeon, he sold out Wembley Stadium. And that’s principally because of the late, great Roger Scott.
A man, two decks and a microphone.

- Auntie Jean -...19th Apr 2014
- I'm not suppo...18th Apr 2014
- Manchester is...17th Apr 2014
- Why are Russi...15th Apr 2014
- The ultimate ...14th Apr 2014
- Today is Palm...13th Apr 2014
- 25 years of T...12th Apr 2014
- Whatever happ...11th Apr 2014
- What do you g...10th Apr 2014
- It is, of cou...9th Apr 2014
- This morning ...8th Apr 2014
- I wonder if "...7th Apr 2014
- We can all re...6th Apr 2014
- Ever wondered...5th Apr 2014
- Two things to...4th Apr 2014 prev next