David Rodigan

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Rodigan
Occupation	DJ
Date Of Birth	Jun 24, 1951(1951-06-24)
Age	73
Birthplace	Hanover
Country	Germany
Birth City	Lower Saxony
Horoscope	Gemini

David Rodigan Biography

David Rodigan is one of the most popular and richest DJ who was born on June 24, 1951 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany. Grammy-winning reggae DJ, and radio presenter who gained acclaim on stations like BBC Radio London, BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Corporation), Capital 95.8, and Kiss 100. He was admitted into the Sony Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005. He was awarded MBE for his services to broadcasting in 2012. MBE for his contributions in broadcasting in 2012, as well as various Sony Radio Academy Gold Awards.

His love for reggae music began when he watched the singer His passion for reggae music originated from watching singer Millie Small perform her hit “My Bob Lollipop” as a young boy. perform her smash hit “My Bob Lollipop” as a child.

He has stated that his passion for Jamaican music was initiated by watching Millie Small perform her 1964 hit “My Boy Lollipop” at the Ready Steady Go! TV show as a schoolboy. By the age of 15, Rodigan was DJing at school dances and youth clubs. Leaving school in 1970, he spent a year studying economics before leaving to study drama. Despite pursuing an acting career, Rodigan kept his passion for music alive, selling records in Oxford then Putney, before obtaining a job on Radio London in 1978 to alternate with Tony Williams on the Reggae Rockers programme. A year later he was offered a permanent slot at Capital Radio to present Roots Rockers, which ran for 11 years. In 1990 a change in management and music policy at the station led to Rodigan leaving to start a new show for Kiss FM when it relaunched that September as London’s first legal 24-hour dance music station. He hosted the Sunday-night slot from 11pm till midnight until November 2012, when the slot was moved to midnight and he resigned in protest over what he called the “continued marginalisation” of the reggae genre.

He has acted as tour DJ for reggae and dancehall artists including Shinehead. During the 1970s and 1980s, he worked as an actor and appeared in a variety of TV programmes, including a part in the Doctor Who serial, The Mysterious Planet. In 1984 he joined BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) where he broadcast his weekly reggae show for 25 years until 2009. In 2006, Rodigan was added to the Radio Academy hall of fame. Vocal samples of Rodigan can be found on the dubstep track “Hard” by Breakage, on the introductory track of Caspa’s 2009 album Everybody’s Talking, Nobody’s Listening, and on the intro to Alborosie’s debut album Soul Pirate, and the main vocal of Sukh Knight’s “Ganja”, plus countless other jungle/drum & bass tracks. Ad-Rock mentions Rodigan by name on the 2011 Beastie Boys track “Say It”. He is also name- checked on Stylo G’s 2014 single “Move Back”.

The place where he was raised was a base for the military situated in Haover, Germany.

David Rodigan Net Worth

David Rodigan is one of the richest DJ from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Rodigan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

DJing began during lunch breaks at least once a each week at the gymnasium of Gosford Hill School in Kidlington, Oxford when he was fifteen.

He was awarded his 2012 World Clash Re-Set contest, which is considered to be the top honor in reggae.

David Michael Rodigan MBE (born 24 June 1951) is a British radio DJ who also performs as a disc jockey. Known for his selections of reggae and dancehall music, he has played on stations including Radio London, Capital 95.8, Kiss 100, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2 and BFBS Radio.

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Who is David Rodigan Dating?

According to our records, David Rodigan married to Elaine Rodigan. As of December 1, 2023, David Rodigan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular DJ. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. David Rodigan celebrates birthday on June 24 of every year.

Is Jamie rodigan related to David rodigan?

Originally hailing from West London, Jamie Rodigan has grown up with music in his blood. Being the son of the legendary radio broadcaster Sir David Rodigan music has played a pivotal role throughout his life.

Who is rodigan's wife?

Elaine Rodigan

How old is DJ David Rodigan?

71 years (June 24, 1951)

On which radio station is David rodigan?

BBC Radio 1Xtra – David Rodigan.

What time is David rodigan on Radio 1 Extra?

Sunday nights, 7pm-9pm only on BBC 1Xtra.