David Rodigan - The British Masters Season 3 - Chapter 1

In the first of a new series of The British Masters, host John Doran meets The Reggae Connoisseur, David Rodigan. They discuss how he fell in love with Jamaican music, how he realised smoking weed wasn’t for him and the time a member of the crowd liked his DJ set so much they let off a gunshot.
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[@josywales8262]

The icon and legend David Rodigan, largest respect in reggae music without comparison.

[@hanshandkante5055]

Except i don't have ANY respect at all for this pretentious clown. I can't stand all the unbelievable nonsense he talks.

[@GetDarker]

Could quite easily listen to him talk for hours.

[@bshah4831]

David Rodigan changed my life in late 70s. He introduced me to reggae and I still love it. Thank you

[@mookie714]

those clarks are fire.

[@richmck007]

mookie714 and that Gabbicci!

[@JK-nk3hb]

wallo’s

[@dielawnb8170]

Absolute fire!!!

[@olliewarren1993]

Absolutely phenomenal. The passion that this man has is just infectious

[@Benzla1]

What an inspirational guy. Legendary.

[@MrDaveya]

What a beautiful interview. Rodigan has nothing to prove .. a humbleness in the pursuit of what he loves doing ‘turning on’ people to good music. In the mid 80’s his shows were instrumental in opening the eyes of this white boy from Essex. He introduced me to conscious lyrics; and the plight of black folk. A real bridge to understanding for me. I’ll be ever thankful. ‘Brand new crisp biscuit’

[@Ribbitmefoot]

Gotta love Rodi. He's the BOSS, even if you are black, white, yellow, pink, don't matter.

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

Ribbitmefoot ...true Your I.D. - awesomeness 💯💯💯

[@blooberization]

DO NOT STOP THIS SERIES PLEASE. John Doran is a legend, your not going to get views but it is class

[@Bigblunts613]

Only rodigan can tell you what the weather was like when a song was recorded

[@shar9595]

accomplished a lot of my bucket list at the age of 57. One of them is to shake the hand of Mr Rodigan. I have listened to this man since i was 16 yrs of age and he has shown me the magic of music. Beautiful memories.

[@shredder9536]

What year did you start listening? I just discovered him

[@crapitoutjim]

What a legend, an absolute star. Hope I am like him when I hit this age. Roll on Mr Rodigan, forever!

[@andylee9977]

Mr David Ramjam Rodigan what a legend and still strong connections too.

[@SlackHoffman]

An utter legend and part of my youth 💪✊👊💙

[@missreal3815]

Rodigan the legend. This mans dub plates are 24 carrot gold. His got a whole chest of treasures that arms him up for any sound clash. For me Roddi and king Jammy go hand in hand. Forward sir Roddi.📢🔊🔉🎵🎵🎙🎼📀🎤👑🥇🌏

[@AlanTaylorCRSmusicproduction]

Man I used to record Rodigans shows off Capital radio FM, London back in 82/83. Legend.

[@t_ruth555]

John Doran fantastic interviewer, David Rodigan legend! Reggae touches the soul like no other music 🔴🟡🟢❣

[@Itsam.r]

Such an interesting and legendary guy. It was good to hear how reggae linked to dnb and how he now can play at Parklife etc. Brilliant interview

[@eddabbs8690]

Former listener of Rodigan's Rockers on BFBS (mid 80s). Truly inspirational. G'wan Raddy!

[@melwignal]

David Rodigan is a reggae DJ royalty all over the reggae world 🌎. If you know your reggae then you'll know David Rodigan, for real.

[@BIN3RY]

This man is a living legend 🏆

[@SilkyTing]

RIP, Lee Scratch Perry, original ET

[@bigmoneysteppa]

baddest of badmen.

[@stormwatcher3000]

Chris Blackwell introduced Rodigan in essence as he brought Millie to England and he produced that track (My Boy Lollipop).

[@VanDerDixon1]

The strings in the background are a wind up

[@sukiafc]

What a story and journey. So influential

[@hendog114]

living legend, shared so much amazing music with the world

[@db0800]

Like Mickey Finn and Westwood ; Rodders is completely accepted and revered. Remarkable man.

[@sicksideworldwide1599]

A living Legend 🔊💙🕪🎤🎼🔊🎤😍

[@plavo73]

Cracking interview John. Looking forward to the next series of British Masters Three. Small suggestion if possible for prospective': Peter Saville (Factory), Bill Drummond (KLF), Robert Del Naja (3D Massive Attack)

[@projectxk3300]

Rodigan: all my youth, all my best parties. So you 20 times at least

[@misterlondoner]

RODIGAN!! True O.G

[@archervall274]

Rodigan gwana kill a sound boy tonight.

[@MarknoblesAcidhouseparty]

He's looking fresh with the wallabees and the gabacci

[@leedickens4047]

Weh yuh get yuh new clarks deh daardi. Saw him 3 times. Still not enough. But had to travel far to see the great mista rodigan. When he was dj in gossip in London and two sound clash with stone love. Wicked dj. I was the second white man in gossips. Scary but worth it.

[@soulplate7939]

Need to do an interview with the man like Roni Size.

[@vasilshkutov2890]

Would love to have the musical theme that is in every episode of the show. Love it.

[@carlislepanting5219]

Big up yourself Sir David Rodigan!! Sending well wishes to you sir!! Belize central america I'm from!!✌🙏🌎❤💯

[@bassvessel2790]

lee perry produced the best reggae album of all time....heart of the congos....

[@kuldipbhogal4218]

"when I 1st came into this business it wasn't about money!" "Tonight, ima teach you about original, vintage!"

[@RoyalSoundsOfficial]

LEGEND! BIG UP!

[@jamesoncroft2980]

Surely we will get Skream on this series

[@andreww5574]

Burial?

[@CaaziiDeyz]

@@andreww5574 Oh dude yessssssss also Rhythm & Sound too

[@Katharsis540]

37k whoa..... Should be 1 million easily.

[@andrewjohnson721]

Love the Clark's shoe ur a tru jamaican 🇯🇲❤

[@MrjackStar]

living legend

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

What a great interview - thank you...DR is so great to have brought this music to so many...

[@eraproductions9923]

tell him to upload the first 2 hours of the dub plate clash of 1985 because i had a tape of that until it fell apart

[@tth8087]

Legend ❤

[@escostep]

G.O.A.T.

[@whonickedmyname]

What an amazing man.

[@dh6661]

Incredible interview, just wish it was longer!

[@MDCB1]

REWIND!!!!

[@iquacksuducks5882]

Greatest of all time.

[@ghostrider-sp5yo]

Roddy ur are one of best best best best dj love your contribution to reggea music and the art all together it over 10 years I am following your life now from clash with inner city metro media and black cat sound

[@sratus]

I'd like all these please.... Mick Jones, John Squire, Jerry Damners, Andy Weatherall, Ray Davies, Richard D James,

[@fourkray4825]

TrainInVain David gilmour, Tony Iommi, Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney.

[@sratus]

yorkshire rose I would enjoy all 4 of those too

[@crapitoutjim]

+yorkshire rose Seriously, you want these guys? I don't want to insult you or your taste in music but surely they are the most boring in all of english music, plus they have been interviewed so many times over scores of years that aren't over interviewed by now? Let's hear interviews by unknowns, by the avant-garde, by those who have given so much but are still unknown... Anyway as I said no insult to you is meant, cheers James

[@tc8066]

Richard D James is boring? Ok...

[@sratus]

crapitoutjim Wow spot the record shop jazzhead music snob

[@inkermanplatoon2210]

A British legend!🤍

[@djsk1200]

my favorite DJ/selector

[@SaqibKhaliq]

What a guy. Respect

[@eyekillu2]

Big up rodigan - truly dedicated to his craft. Also these documentaries are legendary

[@up4itgal]

I love David Rodigan

[@TomTomTomTom538]

Legend

[@sellersgarner]

Nice choice on the Wally color and height, perfect for him and the outfit. Very nice. Doran, on the other hand...

[@calvinpowell5502]

Sir Rodigan all the way and all the best and the best Respect 100%

[@vollsticks]

"The Salvador Dali of reggae", lol, I thought that was cool

[@alexanderpaschalis4795]

Do an episode about Goldie!

[@JackT13]

Alexander Paschalis he has! (Just incase some of you haven't seen it)

[@aidonia100]

La legende des sound uk

[@dia.6213]

can we have a Jah Shaka interview ?

[@ashleyhead4032]

Love this sir David is a legend

[@mycatalanhomestead]

ram jam is a legend much love.

[@gabewaite7984]

this is one of the best interviews i have ever seen

[@Travieso718]

Respect Rodigan 🔥

[@KillamariTrigga]

Good interview big respect to the legendary David rodigan

[@josepharrowsmith8430]

Next season should have Lee Scott on - man's a legend in a scene that he is pushing and holding

[@scorpioscots9692]

Really Kool guy nice pair of wallabies great music taste

[@PeakyBlinder]

David is a legend

[@dia.6213]

I must read his book.

[@niall2660]

Been waiting for this episode for so long!! My prayers have been answered

[@obendelaurencig7706]

The Man The Myth The Legend

[@karenross260]

legend

[@tim01263]

Glad John's back

[@Gggg-cq1ih]

Mbe for going deep cover all these years

[@ontheroadid]

So glad to see another season, John!

[@cujimmy1366]

Enlightening.

[@miltonlevant2290]

Big up rodders

[@abctom123]

great interview

[@craigcaldwell8577]

Lets go

[@TheHugooooooo]

goldie, wiley, congo natty, giggs

[@matakochafu7233]

Rob Halford next pleeeaaaaseeeee....

[@skitdubstep]

Gwan rodi

[@Quaidesbrumes06]

Sélectionné dans mon 11 de légende pour la coupe du monde !

[@mickyp4]

RODIGAN IS A TRUE MUSIC DJ LEGEND HIS PASSION & LIFE JOURNEY IN REGGAE IS SECOND TO NONE !!!! CHECK HIS BOOK " MY LIFE IN REGGAE "

[@misterdavidlister]

David-Eric-Morcambe and Wise-Rodicambe-rodigan an' again-rodigan

[@jdtorian]

Double thumbs up.

[@JorgeRFC]

Loving these, keep it up.

[@BenStone_]

Run it Rodigan..

[@Sevenotford]

I was he was my dad!

[@toringuest]

BIGG UPS !!

[@whatzuptv]

Great interview, big up to David Radigan, Thanks for your contribution

[@Dickonyourmind]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavid Rooooooooooodigan

[@jefesound]

love it!!