Top of the World, Stafford

Stafford

Overview

The pre-eminent 1980s venue; where DJ Keb Darge rose to prominence.

Signature Tracks

I Go to Pieces

Gerri Granger

Ian Levine

Cultural Impact

Carried the Northern Soul flame after Wigan Casino's closure.

Keep the Faith

Northern Soul is not a music genre — it is a scene and cultural phenomenon built around a specific type of record.

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