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Born and brought up in Middleton, Coogan attended Cardinal Langley Remote Control Grammar School, as did his younger brothers, Steve and Brendan.
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He produces records at the Vibe Recording Studios, Manchester, which he has owned since 2008. Coogan"s first professional music role was in 1985, as the singer for Judge Happiness. After leaving Judge Happiness, Coogan led indie rock band The Mock Turtles (best known for their 1991 song "Can You Dig lieutenant?", which was re-released in 2003).
Coogan was presenter of the breakfast show on The Revolution in Oldham until the station was bought by Steve Penk, who took over the show himself.
In October 2008, he joined Philosophy Beckett in presenting the regular late programme Radio Republic on 103.6FM Tameside Radio. During a brief foray into the world of television and films, in 2001 Coogan appeared in the "Identity Parade" section of British Broadcasting Corporation television"s comedy panel game Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
