Right On!
Gladdy Wax
The legendary Gladdy Wax (aka Mr Vinyl Fingers) is quite simply one of the UK's most highly respected revival selectors and sound men. He has been running his own sound system for over 40 years now. Gladdy's talents don't stop there though; he is also a formidable MC and singer. He was a DJ for Birmingham's Quaker City sound in the 1970s and released several records in the 1980s under the names Gladwin Wright and Glady Wax.
Gladdy is also well-known for his radio shows and for the record shop in North London that he ran for 14 years. The shop closed down in 2006, but Gladdy continued to sell vinyl and CDs online until recently.
As well as playing many other high-profile festivals and events all over the UK, the mighty Gladdy Wax sound system is a key attraction at the Notting Hill Carnival in August every year.
Gladdy's attention to detail at all levels is second-to-none: from the warmth of the sound system to his gold record centres and trademark white gloves (to protect his precious vinyl from fingerprints).
photo © Will Bourton
Gladdy Wax has a seriously deep record collection but, more importantly, he is a passionate entertainer and a selector par excellence.
At RIGHT ON! Gladdy regularly showcases his soul, funk, and rockin' r&b 45s alongside the killer ska, rocksteady and reggae for which he is best known.