David Rodigan: reggae's groovy grandad

DAVID RODIGAN might seem a little age-inappropriate: 58-year-old Brit going dubplate-for-dubplate against 20/30-something Jamaican selectors. But then Rodigan has been doing this for years and years; and then some more years.

A huge fan of the music, he became famous for spinning reggae on London radio – including this interview with Bob Marley, returning from performing at Zimbabwe's Independence celebrations in 1980. Ram Jam still broadcasts on Kiss 100 FM, 11pm – 1am on Friday nights, when others his age have long switched off the TV and gone to bed.

I've been fortunate enough to see him play twice in Jamaica – at Sabina Park and outside Cuddyz. He's a one-off combination of music professor meets grandad whose had more than a bit to drink at the party (just watch the video eh).