EP59 | Roger Crosby | Stage, Struggle and Sliding Doors | Local Heroes Podcast

In this week's Local Heroes Podcast, Chris and Dan sit down with Roger Crosby for a deep-dive into music, graft, and growing up in the North East - from chaotic working men’s club gigs and near-breakthrough moments in the industry to the foundations of what would become Crosby’s Catering. We explore the reality of chasing music, including lessons from legendary manager Chas Chandler and a pivotal sliding-doors moment that changed everything. At the heart of it all is Roger’s dad, Bob Crosby, one of eleven from Byker, whose relentless work ethic shaped Roger’s mindset, as he balanced life as a bank manager by day and performing by night. Packed with humour, wild gig stories, and real-life lessons, this is a conversation about family, risk, resilience, and what it really takes to build something from nothing. Support the podcast on our Patreon - patreon.com/LocalHeroesVIP