Manchester Radio Legend James Stannage Passes

0:00On March 31st, Manchester Radio icon James Stanage has passed away at 76 years old. He died on March 30th at Manchester Royal Infirmary after fighting cancer for over a year. His family shared the news, noting he went peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Stanage kicked off his radio journey in the mid-1970s as a DJ at Piccadilly Radio. He built a huge following with his bold, no-holds barred style on late-night phonens where he'd clash with callers and drop unfiltered takes. Fans and family adored his edge, seeing it as the spark that made him magnetic. His son Darren called him a partner, dad, granddad, brother, and a legend to so many in Manchester who grew up tuning in. Over 50 years, he lit up Piccadilly and later key 103 with shows full of controversy that drew fines, including a big 100. 25,000-pound hit in 2005 that led to his exit. That career left a mark that's still echoing through Manchester's airwaves,

1:01a true voice of the night that won't fade anytime soon.