Who started the Roots Archives?

[Jahson]

Greetings all.

I am working on a school project about sound recordings databases like RA, do the mods have any info on who first started this site? Are its origins in the UK?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! PM if you'd rather discuss privately. Respect!

[dub]

i heard dj apr started it. but not so sure. i was told by a friend that this was his collection. i would like to know who started it also.

[Jahson]

I see that DJ APR's blog ceased updates in December 2008, just the same time as Roots Archives last update. Coincidence?

It sounds like the owners of the site are French, according to the RA moderator's post here

http://www.roots-archives.com/forum/read.php?2,96212

I'm actually trying to do a library catalogue record for the RA as a uni project, so finding out where the site is administered from would be massively helpful!

[jus me]

I suspect that the creators and hosts of the site like to remain anonymous due to the potential copyright claims they may get from people who want permission for them to post their pictures and albums, thats my guess anyway. Although i think they'd have a good case for fair use if it came to it.

The question of who owns or created it has been asked many times over the years...

[Roots Archives]

It has been answered many times over the years as well.