The title of Roy Mozley's book sounds like an album track from late period Frank Sinatra. Or maybe a Max Bygraves sentimental nostalgia fest.
But 'Reflections of My Life' is actually a window into the nous, grit, determination, and charm required to become a kingpin in Manchester and Salford's clubland from the 1960s to the 90s. Roy rose right to the top with the trappings of a Cheshire mansion, flash cars, respect, kudos, and clout.
One club owner was so keen to keep him as a manager he bought him three new suits from Rosenfields in Shudehill, all made to measure, and threw in a Ford Capri. In 1983 he finally got his hands on the prize - the empty, fire-damaged, Talk of the North, in Eccles, and turned it into one of the last bastions of the northern cabaret circuit.
