Episode 10: Disco's Revenge - House and the Birth of Liverpool Dance and Super Clubs

Mike Knowler has been spinning discs for over 40 years. Having also cut his teeth as a record engineer and producer, his first and enduring love remains DJing.
Mike was the influential DJ at The State during its crossover period from Indie to House. He was instrumental in helping Quadrant Park in Bootle become the UK’s first superclub and he is steeped in the city’s dance music scenes.
Hear Mike talk about his life in music, from record producer to headline DJ, much of it taking place whilst also holding down a job as a college lecturer.
Mike was in conversation with Paul Gallagher. Recorded at Lock & Quay pub in Bootle.