Roger Eagle Book

Interesting watch. He was a massive influence on Elliot Rashman (who managed Simply Red throughout the 80's) who is on the clip. Apparently Roger left the Wheel because of the all-pervading influence of Northern Soul and the demand for ever-faster tunes. I can understand that since he had a really wide music appreciation which went way beyond just Soul and I know many people who either knew him personally or interviewed him. Should be a great read!

Incidentaly, this was a news piece in Mojo last month so hopefully they'll get a wide audience for this book. I'll certainly read it!

Ian D

Cheers for that. They even do a kindle edition so even better, over half the price of a hardback as well.

Cheers for that. They even do a kindle edition so even better, over half the price of a hardback as well.

Yeah, but it doesn't do nothing for that nice interesting looking bookshelf

Dave (bookseller)

Yeah, but it doesn't do nothing for that nice interesting looking bookshelf

Dave (bookseller)

I'm never home to look at the bookshelf, besides it's full!

Cheers for that. They even do a kindle edition so even better, over half the price of a hardback as well.

And you an avid OVO advocate!? I'm shocked Chalky!

Regards,

Dave

Just found this, but if its already been done then apologies.

Nice video for the release of a new book about Roger Eagle- Sit down & listen to this.

As someone who was a major part of the early days of this scene , thought it might be of interest.

https://www.empire-uk.com/SitDown.htm

Just added a link

Cheers Garv for the "heads up"....I both love and respect such the written word with regard to such influential individuals, who have helped guide me on my long journey through such an undoubted musical phenomenon!....Long may it continue

Cheers Garv, good video link - sounds interesting. It's on my Amazon Wish list!

And you an avid OVO advocate!? I'm shocked Chalky!

Regards,

Dave

digital, it's the future

cant wait to read this even for the erics part, my brother managed bands and always had me on the guest list, spent a lot of time there, great club

my copy arrived in the post this morning. the wifes hidden it says i cant read it until we go on holiday!

Gonna get one.

Anyone know what that dub tune is at the end of the film?

Nice pic about a minute in on the video of RE and Martin the Architect who DJ'd at Roger's brilliant R&B Nights at Rafters in the late 70's.

The book is available for twelve quid here. https://www.empire-uk.com/SitDown.htm