AS a prominent figure on the DJ scene for more than 30 years, record shop owner Steven Davidson has seen it all - but even with internet streaming on the rise, he insists the future is bright.

The current era certainly has its cons with the widespread issue of illegal downloading, though Steven believes it is a matter that will not impact Lizard Inc Records, on Legh Street.

The 50-year-old is anticipating a crucial year for the store, with live gigs, acoustic sets and DJ performances promised over the next 12 months.

"There will be many more things happening in store - we want to give the people more," he said.

"In terms of the streaming, I think if the market was filling up with record shops then it would make it difficult for us but it is not.

"Vinyl sales are at their highest point now than they have been for 10 years so things are going well from that point of view.

"I think people are realising that when you have a vinyl, it looks quite cool and it lasts forever, but when downloading records you don't have anything tangible."

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It comes as little surprise that with the musical influence since being born, Steven's son Tom, is helping his dad run the store.

With his hunger to continue learning the ins and outs of the trade, Tom admits the desire to follow in his dad's footsteps was a decision easily made.

Although attending the Creamfields festival gave him a taste for the scene, it was a trip to Ibiza which proved to be the catalyst which ensured he set his sights on a career in music.

"I had a musical influence since birth from my mum and dad but over the years have got into it more myself," said Tom.

"It is definitely not something that I will be just giving up in a few years, DJing is something that I really want to get into."

When asked if he can sustain a career to rival his dad's, he joked: "Who knows, you can never say never.

"I have done it for around two years now and can't really say how far it will take me."

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With the pair set to continue using their remarkable drive to improve the store for the benefit of customers, Steven admits using social media could be one possible avenue for growth.

"We are going online and will be starting a Twitter account - I don't think it is necessary but it is another vehicle for it," he said.

Although his career has spanned to impressive lengths thus far, Steven is not one to forget just how he became involved in music - a time he is keen to recall.

"Whether it was always in my blood or not, I am not sure, but my dad's side of the family definitely fired my enthusiasm for music in my early days."