A TOUCHING tribute has been paid to a 'Lymm legend' who has sadly died.

Renowned night club owner Roy Mozley was a huge name in the entertainment industry, having owned the successful Talk of the North Club in Eccles.

Many iconic stories from the days of owning the club, which was empty and fire damaged when he first took it on in 1983, were recounted during his regular appearances on Warrington Radio's Culture Show.

Only last year, the local legend released his autobiography 'Reflections of My Life' in which he disclosed the adventures of his life as a kingpin in Manchester's club scene.

He dreamed of being a popstar during his youth, while working as an apprentice brick layer before moving to his apprentice job as a mechanic at Pendleton Motors in Frederick Road, Salford.

Warrington Guardian: Roy Mozley at Cheshire's Mix 56 radio stationRoy Mozley at Cheshire's Mix 56 radio station (Image: Cheshire's Mix 56 radio station)

He went on to play in several bands including The Emeralds Show Band and became a solo singer guitarist, even recording a single 'Something Keeps Calling Me Back'.

Sadly his fate as a musician was not meant to be and he entered the new faze of his successful career as a club manager for Condron Club in Frederick Road - transforming the place.

Roy was booked as a warm up act at Talk of the North Club and years later in 1983 he went on to own it, bringing famous acts to perform at the venue including David Essex, the Bay City Rollers and Take That.

And more recently he left a lasting impression after appearing on Lymm's local radio station Cheshire's Mix 56 last year following the release of his book.

The station issued a touching tribute yesterday, Saturday, following the sad news of his death.

"Sad news reaching us this evening that we have lost a local Lymm legend.

"In his lifetime, Roy Mozley was a big name in the entertainment business; the person who brought big-name acts to his iconic 'Talk of the North' club in Eccles in the 60s and 70s.

"It was such an honour having you at our studio last year. Good night Roy. You were a true gent and will never be forgotten."