Noticed the use of the phrase's Post Wigan and the Casino Days. I know it gives a finite period of time to work from but there were many more places apart from The Casino. These DJ's honed their teeth in equally as iconic venues. In The Torch Days, back in The Wheel, at The Esquire Club ( not as well know but World famous in Sheffield ). Wouldn't 'back in the early days' or the 70's etc suffice ?
I don't think some of the DJ's give the Punters credit some/many places and tend to play the 'Safe' stuff. We, the Punter, remember and would like to hear it again. Spread your wings and gauge the response. Might be slow on the uptake but wasn't it always like that back in the Casino Days - DOH !! Remember when Lou Pride bombed, kept playing it and BOOM !!! Replace Lou Pride with an Artist or Beat Combo of your choice.