Back once again for the renegade master

[pgd]

For reasons I now forget, I just googled "renegade master" to find out who the artist behind this dance classic was, and discovered that not only was he (one Roger McKenzie, aka DJ Wildchild), born in Southampton, but died in 1995 at the age of just 24 from an undiagnosed heart condition. Blimey.

There's some pop trivia for you! As you were.

Comments

[mancjon]

"Back once again for the renegade master".

I used to love that tune! Didn't know he'd died :-s

[pgd]

Yeah me too, ace isn't it :)
How are things? Got exams or anything?

[mancjon]

Had one. Done it. Went really well :-D
I'm taking a few days off before launching into my dissertation now. Oh, I might be in London next Thursday if you're around?

[pgd]

Good stuff :)
And should be around, yep. Remind me nearer the time and we can try to meet up.

[raveturned]

That means he never heard the '98 Fatboy Slim remix, probably the most recognised version these days. Kinda sad. :(

[pgd]

Indeed. I wonder how long it was after the original was released that he died.

[mancjon]

True, that's the version I have tbh.

[piratekittenal]

Are you coming out on Saturday night to Kev's thing?

[pgd]

Possibly. There's a chance I might be in Brighton during the day, so it depends how it pans out. If I'm in London for any part of the evening, though, I imagine I'll pop by. You coming yourself, I assume?

[piratekittenal]

No, it's just the way I'm standing!

Yeah I'll be there :)

[mad_gemma]

all the greats come from Southampton...

*watches tumbleweed go past*

[wsmithrill]

6NS(ish), Frank Turner(ish), Craig David(Not even ish)

cycling to greenwich on saturday

[anonymous]

might end up dying at 28 from an undiagnosed lard condition. maz