Roger Eagle  
   

Roger was seen as the utimate Northern Soul DJ, creating a huge following during his time at the Twisted Wheel.

After leaving the Wheel in '66, he moved to the Blue Note in Gore Street, then the Staxx Club (in the Three Coins in Fountain Street).

An unusual change in scene for Roger was his move to the Magic Village in Cromford Court (old Jigsaw) where he transformed his playlist to include rock - certainly much heavier than the funk and Northern Soul sounds that he created a huge market for in the North-West.

Sadly Roger died in 1999, following a long illness.

 

Check out copies of pages from his highly influencial and pioneering R'NB SCENE mag - click here

Tribute to Roger - from Jeff Barrett

Memories

Just wanted to point out that the Jigsaw club which became the Magic Village was originally the Cavern club and hosted such artistes as Steam Packet comprising the Brian Auger Trinity with Julie Driscoll , Long John Baldry and the " king of the mods " Rod Stewart .

Great days and nights there are part of my memories for ever.

Jim Massie
21/10/09  


   

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