Radio Rats slide into the night

Radio Rats slide into the night

From From the Hip with Benjy Mudie by Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

July 3, 2025 · 1h 11m

About this episode

Radio Rats discuss their iconic song 'ZX Dan' and share insights about their music and experiences in the South African rock scene.

Legendary Springs garage band reveal the truth about ZX Dan.... Jonathan Handley (guitarist & songwriter, Dave Davies (vocalist). If you were tuned into South African music in the late '70s you couldn't help but remember a strange but compelling song called "ZX Dan" wafting across the pop airwaves. This tale of a travelling spaceman remains one of the greatest songs in the SA rock universe. Helmed by guitarist/songwriter Jonathan Handley and vocalist Dave Davies, Radio Rats remain one of the most independent and enigmatic groups and in this highly amusing episode they wax lyrical about life in the East Rand, why drummers want to be guitarists, drive-ins, and the lowdown on the making of the classic "Into the Night We Slide" album. Radio Rats on Facebook · Vinyl Junkie Website · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Connect with Benjy on LinkedIn · Music Rights Clearances

People in this episode

Host: Benjy Mudie

Guests: Jonathan Handley, Dave Davies

Topics covered

  • South African music
  • garage band
  • songwriting
  • music history
  • independent music

Keywords

  • Radio Rats
  • ZX Dan
  • Jonathan Handley
  • Dave Davies
  • South African rock
  • Into the Night We Slide
  • garage band

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Radio Rats

Books & works: ZX Dan, Into the Night We Slide

Places: East Rand

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