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Les Adams 'Dancefloor Classics' Saturday 20.00 - 22.00
Jazz, Funk & Soul from the 70's and 80's
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What attracted you to soul music in the first place, and does this still apply today
Visiting Groove Records in Soho. Listening to Robbie Vincent on Radio London and Greg Edwards on Capital Radio. Neither apply today.
What are your top five favourite soul tracks
Rising To The Top – Keni Burke
Galveston Bay – Lonnie Hill
Always There – Willie Bobo
Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown
Go Away Little Boy – Marlena Shaw
What are your favourite three record labels
Prelude
West End
Motown
Who are your favourite five artists
Cameo
Rick James
James Brown
Teena Marie
Aretha Franklin
What are your top three soul clubs of all time
Shades – Canvey Island
The Sussex – Norbury
The Dun Cow – Old Kent Road
What radio experience did you have before you joined Solar
Radio Luxembourg / Capital Radio / BBC Radio One / Radio Contact / Radio Jackie
What is/are your main criteria in choosing records for airplay
A good groove and vocal / Song
Why would you recommend Solar to a listener
If they like soul music
Which other DJs do you admire and why
Robbie Vincent – The Boss! Not only knows his music but is also a competent broadcaster.
How would you like to be remembered by a listener
As one of the innovators of mixing in the UK and an ordinary bloke with a passion for all types of music.
What do you do to relax
Drive and sleep, but not at the same time!
Email: lesadams@solarradio.com
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