How It Started
I grew up listening to stations and shows like Soul Spectrum (Capital Radio), Reggae Rockers (Radio London), Radio Invicta, Solar, Horizon and JFM
I bought my first record for £1.99 it was ‘Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway – Back Together Again – 1979 – Atlantic – 12″ Single’
It was around 1987/8 that I started getting involved presenting on radio.
First Radio Station
Pioneer Radio was my first station. I had a Sunday 12noon to 2pm programme called the ‘The Sunday Lunchtime Connection’. It was made up of a mixture of original Rare Grooves, Lovers Rock and new Soul, R&B and Reggae songs.
Radio And Broadcast History
In 1991 I recorded a 20minute broadcast as part of Choiceathon ’91 in the Choice (96.9) FM studios.
I have played music on various community based radio stations up to 1993. I was invited to join a Restricted Service Licence (RSL) broadcast with Hype FM in August 1994. I went on to do ten more RSL’s with People’s Choice, Avenues FM, West 10 FM and Rockers FM over the next four years.
After around twelve years presenting my BIG break finally happened in February 1999 with South East London’s HOT STUFF FLR 107.3 FM legal radio station serving the communities of Lewisham, Southwark and Greenwich.
On Monday 4th December 2000 FLR 107.3 FM changed its name to Fusion Radio 107.3 FM. I stayed at Fusion Radio until April 2002. I presented a show on Liquid (London) DAB between September 2002 and January 2004. This digital station was part of the Scottish Media Group (SMG) which also runs Virgin Radio.
Sound Radio 1503 AM launched on Friday 26th July 2002 my first show was on Sunday 28th July 2002. I remained with the station until October 2004.
Life FM was an internet only station back in June 2005 when I joined them. As part of the journey in getting the 103.6 FM full time community radio licence, I also presented on two RSL’s at the station. On16/02/06 Ofcom announced the award of a new FM community radio licence for Life FM.
Life 103.6 FM began broadcasting on 16th April 2007 after a very successful 18 months which cumulated in being awarded The Nations & Regions Awards 2008 London Branch and nominated for the Sony Radio Academy Awards Station of The Year.
On Monday 8th December 2008 Life 103.6 FM changed its name to BANG Radio 103.6 FM.
From January 2010 BANG Radio 103.6 FM formally became known as BANG 103.6 FM.
BANG 103.6 FM / www.bangradio.fm awarded ‘Station Of The Year 2010’ at the annual BEFFTA Awards.
Current Radio Station
I am currently broadcasting on BANG 103.6 FM www.bangradio.fm where I present ‘The Sunday Afternoon Affair’ every Sunday between 3pm and 6pm. The programme is made up of approximately 75% Classic Soul, 12.5% Classic Reggae and 12.5% New Music. [It’s just FAB.]! ‘The Sunday Afternoon Affair’ is just right for your Sunday afternoon relaxation and pleasure. Hey, but don’t take my word for it…try it and you’ll see!
Current Music Residencies & Venues
I’m currently at The Avenue Wine Bar, West Ealing, London W13 8JR, every third Friday of the month for ‘Remember The Groove’ from 9pm. Music Policy: Classics from ’70’s, ’80’s ’90’s & ’00’s.
Previous Music Residencies & Venues
I have played at Broadway Boulevard Ealing, London; Mullins, Park Royal, London; Cube Bar, Swiss Cottage, London; The Clinic, London W1; Ion Bar & Restaurant, London W10; The Avenue Wine Bar, West Ealing, London and Tenpin Acton, Park Royal, London.
Favourite Top Six Tunes
- AIN’T NO STOPPIN’ US NOW – (Gene) McFadden & (John) Whitehead
- GROOVIN’ – The Young Rascals or Collage or BWB or Natural Mystic
- KEY TO THE WORLD – L.J. Reynolds or Rudy Thomas
- LOVE SETS YOU FREE – Kelly Price, Arron Hall & Friends
- SUGAR BUM BUM – Lord Kitchener
- YOU’VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY – Brenda Holloway or Mel Torme or Alton Ellis or Gloria Estefan
Favourite Top Five Artists/Groups/Bands
- Jean Carne
- Rick James
- Bob Marley
- Slave
- Luther Vandross
Career History
Previous Radio Stations:
- Sound Radio 1503 AM (July 2002 to October 2004)
- Liquid London DAB (September 2002 to January 2004) part of SMG who also own Virgin Radio
- Fusion Radio 107.3 FM formerly FLR (February 1999 to April 2002)
- BANG 103.6 FM formerly Life 103.6 FM & BANG Radio 103.6 FM (June 2005 to the present day)
Previous RSL Radio Stations:
- Avenues 87.7 FM (February to March 2007)
- Avenues 87.7 FM (October to November 1998)
- Avenues 87.7 FM & 107.2 FM (February to March 1998)
- Rockers 87.7 FM (December 1997 to January 1998)
- W10 87.7 FM (August to September 1997)
- Avenues 107.5 FM (July to August 1997)
- Rockers 104.9 FM (May to June 1997)
- People’s Choice 104.9 FM (December 1996 to January 1997)
- Avenues 104.9 FM (June to July 1996)
- Hype 107.0 FM (August 1995)
- People’s Choice 107.4 FM (May to June 1995)
- Hype 87.7 FM (August 1994)
Previous Local Community Radio Stations:
- Irie FM
- Sky Radio (Skyline)
- Peace FM
- Medina Radio
- Fresh FM
- The Big Apple
- Pioneer Radio