Rudimental’s ‘Locksmith’: Fame in a Faceless Band #16

Rudimental’s impact on UK music is near-universal, and when they burst onto the scene they were here to stay. But there’s much more to Leon ‘Locksmith’ Rolle than the music…

With football as a first love, a tough upbringing on London’s ‘Murder Mile’, and the resilient mindset worthy of winning SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2020, he’s a remarkable example of taking every opportunity and fulfilling his potential.

As Leon joins Ty this week, we hear what made him ‘rather die than quit’ on SAS: Who Dares Wins, the incredible story behind how they found John Newman, and the truth behind success in the music industry.

This episode covers
• The fascinating story of how Rudimental found John Newman for 'Feel the Love'
• How Leon pushed through intense pain to win SAS: Who Dares Wins
• The joys of success and cost at which it comes
• Football as Leon’s first love, and how it taught him discipline
• The dangers of growing up on London’s ‘Murder Mile’
• Carrying the weight of complicated parental relationships
• TikTok’s impact on the music industry