"I can't believe we won't be hearing it again": Residents pay tribute to much-loved 'Boom Box Man'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukResidents have paid emotional tributes to a “much-loved local character” who was known for cycling around playing reggae music through his distinctive boombox.
Danny (Donovan) Smikle, affectionately known as the “Reggae Man” or the “Boom Box Man”, was well-known in Sale for his cheerful music and inspired smiles.
Sale residents and friends of the popular character have shared treasured memories of his passion for music and his smile, which “brightened everyone’s day”. READ MORE: Dad says child had to URINATE in plastic bag amid 'two-hour' airport security queue Michael Riley, from Sale Civic Society, described Danny as a “great local character” who was very well known in the Sale community. “His boombox fixed to his bicycle complete with flashing lights cheered people up as he cycled around Sale – he really lifted people’s spirits especially so during pandemic lockdown,” he said. “You could hear his Reggae music a mile off.
He was very community minded and really supported community events.” Other residents described him as a “legend,” and a Facebook post in a local group paying tribute to him has amassed hundreds of likes and comments. “Always brightened our day at the rowing club in Walton Park,” Graham Whistance wrote. “The music carried so far along the canal giving you plenty of time to wait for the singing and smiling that invariably accompanied it.
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