The Pat James, Rock Deejay, Thread

Pat James is a legend of Irish radio, especially Dublin radio. The man is synonymous with rock shows. He has got plenty of mention on this forum and I think it was about time he had his own thread.

The story so far, as I know it. Unless otherwise stated, he presented rock shows on the pirate stations.

Pirate radio:
1978 - 1979: Radio Dublin - He effectively replaced Dave Fanning who had gone to Big D.
1979 - 1980: ARD/Radio 257/ARD - While Pat was with ARD, the station was closed down in 1979. A number of deejays from ARD decided to set up a new station, Pat being among them. This station was called Radio 257 and broadcast from the Crofton Airport Hotel. Eventually, it was renamed ARD.
1980s (when?): Radio Leinster - According to his own blog. I assume it was a rock show but I don't know.
1983? - 1984?: Capitol Radio - At the time Pat was involved, it was an album-oriented mainly rock-oriented station, with a bit of an alternative leaning. So, I don't think he had to have a specific rock show. A few years later, when Pat was gone, it became much more alternative-oriented, especially with its alter ego Nitesky Radio.
1987-1988: Southside FM
There may be gaps here such as was he with Southside Radio during the early 1980s? Anyone who listened to Pat during the late 1970s would be familiar with his championing of U2, with their demo tapes, and Freebird Records!

Temporary licensed radio:
2009 - 949 The Rock: Pat presented a program called The Lost Highway where he played his unique take on rock music – less mainstream than other programs.
2010s - Zenith Classic Rock: This is a Waterford-based online station which had some temporary license runs. i'm not sure which years that Pat James was involved with this. This could well be the only non-Dublin based station that he was involved with, but I stand corrected.

Radio Nova and Classic Rock: Off The Record:
2010-2017 (Radio Nova): Par James was part of the original schedule for Radio Nova. Its CEO, Kevin Brannigan, was also behind 949 The Rock. Pat's show is called Off The Record. He continues with his unique album-oriented (often blues-oriented) take on rock music. Initially it was on Sundays from 10pm - 1am and then was extended to start at 9pm.
2017 - present (Classic Rock): In July 2017, his program was moved over to the digital station Classic Rock. This year Pat moved to Saturdays, 9pm-1am.
During his tenure with Off the Record, Pat has promoted quite a bit of new music, Irish and otherwise, and has had a few acts perform live in studio.

Some more nuggets:
- I remember hearing him say on Radio Dublin that there was no justice in the world if Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick by Ian Dury and the Blockheads did
not get to Number 1! It did!
- As far as I know, he always signs off Off the Record (admission I haven't heard it on Saturdays!) with "Stay Free"!
- Pat likes a bit of Irish folk music.
- Pat rarely plays any Fleetwood Mac post-Peter Green era.
- Pat prefers Genesis during the Pater Gabriel era and certainly has never played them post-Steve Hackett, i.e. when they became a trio.
- Pat always plays a tune or two from Rory Gallagher, what he calls the "G Spot"!
- He has always had a very loyal listenership with Off The Record. There are regulars who contact him. Effectively, his fanbase!

By all means, fill in the gaps and add your bits.