British veteran disc jockey David Rodigan has been awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British EmpireĀ in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Years Honours list.
(The MBE is Britain’s fourth highest honour). David Rodigan is well known and respected all over the world : he played extensively all over Europe, North America and Jamaica enchanting crowds of all ages till the morning lights.
Sir Rodigan, 60 years old, is one of the top ranking reggae deejays with followers and fans worldwide. He helped introduce grassroots reggae to British audiences in the late 1970s when he began working on BBC Radio London.
During the last 30 years, Rodigan has alwaysĀ showed his affection for reggae music through several good radio programs in the United Kingdom such as Roots Rockers on London’s Capital FM and the Sunday night reggae show on Kiss FM.
David Rodigan is also well known in Jamaica because of his popular clashes with Barry G Gordon.
Now if you are into clashes check out this one, from 2006, Rodigan clashing Stone Love @ Amazura one big clash Nyc.
THE FINAL CONFRONTATION CLASH – STONE LOVE -VS- DAVID RODIGAN LIVE @ AMAZURA 11/25/06 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. THE BIGGEST CLASH IN HISTORY …David Rodigan won the clash….
A couple of more recent videos from 2010. Sir Rodigan and Tony Screw spin Dubplates.
Watch Downbeat the Ruler meets David Rodigan @ Dub Club Summer Kick Off 2010
