Russ Winstanley
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Russ Winstanley is an English DJ, originating from Beech Hill, a suburb of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. He is best known for his championing of Northern Soul music, most famously when he founded the Wigan Casino in 1973 in his hometown. Since its closure in 1981, Russ has still been very active, both on the Northern Soul circuit and in radio. He has hosted his own show on BBC GMR and is currently has a programme on the recently-started Xfm Manchester station on Sunday afternoons.
