I'm not talking DJ's from the stone age, I'm talking guys who are still around & used to bring summat special to the party:

 

Andy Rix

Shifty

Gary Spencer

Irish Greg

Ian Clarke

Ion T

Tony Smith (1) only seen occasionally now. 

Colin Law & many more of the old Scottish contingent from the late 8ts - early 9ts.

James Trouble

Karl Heard

David Flynn (In Japan I know).

 

 

& there are many more too, I know some have sold up - but there are others who havnt, but for what ever reason are on a break or dont DJ any more (or get asked ?) or have left the scene.

 

These guys added summat to the scene IMO, some were controversial, some just got on with it, but without exception you knew when you went to hear these guys you were gonna be entertained, educated & came away knowing you had been to a happening.

 

Would love to see some of these guys make an appearance again with the same enthusiasm & a different set of tunes for today.....

 

There was some talk a while back Richard Searling was gonna start playing, for want of a better expression, more 'upfront' NS sets....would genuinely love to see this happen, but never seemed to have materialised..not interested in Richards all oldies sets or the kind of Modern he plays now, but a proper diggin deep, in ya face contemporary NS set, I would travel & pay good money for.... 

 

Will we ever see the likes again at a resonably large Nighter...?

 

Best Russ

Edited May 4, 201312 yr by Russ Vickers

I would like to see any collective of DJs that buzz of each other, listen to the whole nights music and determine their plays from that and what  they 'feel' is needed to add to that. Rather than a group of individuals who turn up for their spot, don't listen to the others, have determined what they will play before they arrive and leave before the end. A continuity of soul and spirit.

 

Yes it's great when there is a nice 'camaraderie' between the D.J's - It really does make for a good night

 

There's nothing wrong in working out a set beforehand (I always spend a lot of time working on a set prior to an event) admittedly, usually changing it somewhat to suit any given night, but it gives me a 'foundation' to work on - It works for me anyway.

 

.......and it gives Brian Goucher and 'the like' a tremendous laugh,when they ask me how many records I took out of my set after I've finished my spot, having taken bets on it knowing the hours I've put myself through at home! ....Hey, that's me.

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Edited May 10, 201312 yr by LEN

Yes it's great when there is a nice 'camaraderie' between the D.J's - It really does make for a good night

 

There's nothing wrong in working out a set beforehand (I always spend a lot of time working on a set prior to an event) admittedly, usually changing it somewhat to suit any given night, but it gives me a 'foundation' to work on - It works for me anyway.

 

.......and it gives Brian Goucher and 'the like' a tremendous laugh,when they ask me how many records I took out of my set after I've finished my spot, having taken bets on it knowing the hours I've put myself through at home! ....Hey, that's me.

 

All the best,

 

Len  

 

 

I agree Len, its good and natural to have a basic idea and scope but  i guess i meant that i have seen a lot of dj's who repeat records that are played earlier because its an expensive tune and come hell or high water its going on in their set whatever. In fact usually they don't even know its been played already as they don't care or listen to the other sets before or after them.

 

I actually liked double decking if it was  with someone  who's listening and it can often inspire new choices and keep a dj on their toes.....BUT, it can also be a f---king disaster and frustrating if you have nothing in common.ha!

 

best

 

P

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Edited May 10, 201312 yr by paul-s

from a non northern perspective there is only one for me, not long before he found his 'paradise'

 

 

 

 

 

https://soundcloud.com/search?q=R_co%2C%20Larry%20Levan%20Live%20%40%20Ministry%20Of%20Sound%20-%2023-11-1991%20-%20Part%201

I would like to see any collective of DJs that buzz of each other, listen to the whole nights music and determine their plays from that and what  they 'feel' is needed to add to that. Rather than a group of individuals who turn up for their spot, don't listen to the others, have determined what they will play before they arrive and leave before the end. A continuity of soul and spirit.

Exactly the model that DDA implemented at Lowton which I mentioned previously, and boy did it show, brilliant

 

Kev

I was really enjoying this post with genuine interest, because the choices put forward were / are pioneers ,who have shaped the scene .

People who were there when a lot of records were discoverd in abundance and had their first airings ...but sadly ,it's deteriorated and gone off on a tangent and evolved into another " the good old days " post

So just for those who prefer to live in the past ,give this a spin ..

I was really enjoying this post with genuine interest, because the choices put forward were / are pioneers ,who have shaped the scene .

People who were there when a lot of records were discoverd in abundance and had their first airings ...but sadly ,it's deteriorated and gone off on a tangent and evolved into another " the good old days " post

So just for those who prefer to live in the past ,give this a spin ..

 

 

Hi Nev,

 

This reads a bit contradictorily (to me) You say “choices put forward were / are pioneers ,who have shaped the scene …..People who were there when a lot of records were discovered in abundance…”

 

….There’s three ‘were’s’ in there — nothing wrong with that, but surely we are talking about D.J’s “in the past” which were “the good old days”

I genuinely don’t see anything wrong with the thread, yes, it may go ‘off on a tangent’ slightly (as they all do) but that’s all.

 

I did say in an earlier post "Can we change this thread to 'D.J's I Would Love To See 'more' Behind The Decks rather than 'Back' Behind The Decks" for that exact reason. I think the thread is actually staying 'on track', but (like me) you would like to see other more 'up to date' suggestions of D.J's.

All the best,

 

Len  

Edited May 11, 201312 yr by LEN

 

 

I agree Len, its good and natural to have a basic idea and scope but  i guess i meant that i have seen a lot of dj's who repeat records that are played earlier because its an expensive tune and come hell or high water its going on in their set whatever. In fact usually they don't even know its been played already as they don't care or listen to the other sets before or after them.

 

I actually liked double decking if it was  with someone  who's listening and it can often inspire new choices and keep a dj on their toes.....BUT, it can also be a f---king disaster and frustrating if you have nothing in common.ha!

 

best

 

P

.

 

I simply don't 'Double Deck'......unless the said 'partner' is willing to stay at my house for at least two weeks, working on the set with me 'of an evening'  .....'Too many cooks' an' all that (for me anyway)

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Edited May 11, 201312 yr by LEN

Sorry Len ,but for me it went downhill after chalky quoted your post about not caring who is behind the decks etc .

P.s We're were /are ..I don't profess to have a degree in English ,so excuse my bad grammar

Sorry Len ,but for me it went downhill after chalky quoted your post about not caring who is behind the decks etc .

P.s We're were /are ..I don't profess to have a degree in English ,so excuse my bad grammar

 

Arrr, I think you mean it went a bit 'bristly', or at least had the risk of going that way (fair point, if it came across to you like that, but I was ok with it)

 

Ref your 'were's - They were correct actually mate - I also don't have a degree in English and even if I did, I would never pick up on something so personal as people’s grammar, that would be ignorant. Some people may not be that articulate, but as long as they manage to get their point across, it doesn't matter a dot. I highlighted them as a 'past tense' to make my point that's all.

 

As you can probably tell, I really enjoy writing, and I actually find it easier to express myself though it better than in conversation. One thing good about this internet business, is that we get to chat to people that more than likely we would never have met, and (in most cases) get to know them that little bit better.....Or at least get 'an impression' of who we are talking to......One can be disappointed or surprised when you meet someone you've chatted to on line for years though!

 

......Now look what you've made me do - Completely 'off topic'  

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Edited May 11, 201312 yr by LEN

...and now the thread goes copletely off topic.

...and now the thread goes copletely off topic.

 

.......I don't know what you mean Barry.........Mmmmmm, or is that your real name?     

 

Right, I best spend some time with the family - Have a good weekend folkz.

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Sorry Len ,but for me it went downhill after chalky quoted your post about not caring who is behind the decks etc .

P.s We're were /are ..I don't profess to have a degree in English ,so excuse my bad grammar

I certainly didn't make comment on the good old days. I am referring to who I listen to today, or who I like to listen to today.

If you lost interest read something else, you took it further down hill posting the Kylie sh*t you posted.

I certainly didn't make comment on the good old days. I am referring to who I listen to today, or who I like to listen to today.

If you lost interest read something else, you took it further down hill posting the Kylie sh*t you posted.

Thanks mate ...I just won my bet

Thanks mate ...I just won my bet

Good for you.. Zzzzzzzzz

Mmmmm, I’m actually finding this thread more interesting by the minute….. So here goes with two more peneth from me……

 

Nev,

 

Chalky is what they call a ‘Proud Yorkshire Man’, he calls a ‘Spade a Spade’, and ‘says it how it is’…….we down south call that rude  He’s actually quite ‘cuddly’ in real life

 

Chalky,

 

“ey up, thar knows what thar can do dunt yer”…..probably upsets some of us ‘Southern Softies’….We don’t even know what ‘Thar’ means!

 

…..and that’s the difference between ‘North’ and 'South’  

 

All the best,

 

Len  

 

P.s - If Nev is from 'The North' please don't anyone mention it!    

Edited May 11, 201312 yr by LEN

Mmmmm, I’m actually finding this thread more interesting by the minute….. So here goes with two more peneth from me……

Nev,

Chalky is what they call a ‘Proud Yorkshire Man’, he calls a ‘Spade a Spade’, and ‘says it how it is’…….we down south call that rude He’s actually quite ‘cuddly’ in real life

Chalky,

“ey up, thar knows what thar can do dunt yer”…..probably upsets some of us ‘Southern Softies’….We don’t even know what ‘Thar’ means!

…..and that’s the difference between ‘North’ and 'South’

All the best,

Len

P.s - If Nev is from 'The North' please don't anyone mention it!

Eh up Len.

Thar means "you" up t'north

Just to clarify I wasn't being rude, I was simply expressing an opinion about DJ's and what I've liked to hear since I was a young un on this scene and carried forward to this day. Neither did I quote you, I made the comment in post three so why Nev had to wait for three pages to pick up on it and say I took the topic downhill after just two replies is beyond me, maybe he has other reasons aside from this topic?

Yes I get to the point and don't speak with a fork tongue, as you say I tell it like it is. Maybe if others did the same things would be a lot different and for the better instead of cryptic posts.

Anyone who knows me knows I am not rude.

Anyway I've enjoyed he topic, some top lads mentioned, many who did make a difference and I can certainly understand Russ' and others wanting a taste of better days when the scene is so oldies orientated these days with very little imagination except in venues where those that attend are definitely in the minority.

Come the revolution we might get back to those kind of days when Dj's had imagination and a record was played because of its quality not its price tag.

Oh and Nev is from further north than me

Edited May 11, 201312 yr by chalky

To quote CHALKY

"when Dj's had imagination and a record was played because of its quality not its price tag"

Couldn't  agree more.

Gary Rushbrooke

 

Dave Withers

 

Bob Hindsley (Maybe still DJing?)

 

 

To quote CHALKY

"when Dj's had imagination and a record was played because of its quality not its price tag"

Couldn't  agree more.

 

Yeah but that's not a thing of the past is it? It's still happening.

Yeah but that's not a thing of the past is it? It's still happening.

 I'd like to see your brother behind the decks.

 

Could he not stand on a box or something ? Cuban heels ?

 

ROD

Yeah but that's not a thing of the past is it? It's still happening.

 

It doesn't happen mainstream thought does it Jordi these days, it is by and large frowned upon outside of specialist venues where those in attendance are in the minority.

Edited May 12, 201312 yr by chalky

It doesn't happen mainstream thought does it Jordi these days, it is by and large frowned upon outside of specialist venues where those in attendance are in the minority.

 

Yes, you're right Chalky, I wasn't talking about big mainstream do's or even smaller working men's clubs types of events, I've completely given up on those nights. I suppose I was really talking about events that aren't 60's 'northern soul' per se.

Yes, you're right Chalky, I wasn't talking about big mainstream do's or even smaller working men's clubs types of events, I've completely given up on those nights. I suppose I was really talking about events that aren't 60's 'northern soul' per se.

 

 

With you there pal.

 

I guess Russ (talking the good old days for a second) misses the nights when those that moved the scene forward were the mainstream.

 

I'd like to hear Butch more over here, given the freedom to totally do his thing.  Ady Pountain is another that I always love to hear.  Now he is one who puts quality first and foremost.  

Oh and Nev is from further north than me

 

Doh!    

 

Len  

 I'd like to see your brother behind the decks.

 

Could he not stand on a box or something ? Cuban heels ?

 

ROD

 

'Nowt' (how am I doing Chalky? ).....wrong in standing on a box when D.Jing! - Mind you if I didn't, at least I'd miss the tumbleweed 'slowly tumbling by'  

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Edited May 12, 201312 yr by LEN

Yeah but that's not a thing of the past is it? It's still happening.

 

Not enough though - There are lots of people 'waiting in the shadows' for this to 'happen'  ....Actually, I think it is 'gradually' turning believe it or not - we're 'making steps' round our way.

 

I really should write something 'on topic' - I would like to see Val Chandler 'released' on some major venues, great taste and one of the crowd that influenced me when I started out (Trev, Cliff etc) in a distant kinda way. I wouldn't have dared to speak to them back then - The way it should be!  - Trev and Val did the early spots at 'SILKS' - Fantastic tunz.

 

I know some think Roger Banks is an 'R 'n' B' only man, but he ain't. He can do some really soulful sets - great with the mike too  ....Actually he's still D.Jing a lot, I haven't seen him in ages that's all - Worth a mention though (well, it would have been if he didn't D.J anymore )

 

All the best,

 

Len    

Ian Clarke, without a doubt my biggest influence in taste and style and a top bloke to boot, could read the floor so well.

 

ATB

Jim.

'Nowt' (how am I doing Chalky? ).....wrong in standing on a box when D.Jing! - Mind you if I didn't, at least I'd miss the tumbleweed 'slowly tumbling by'  

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Tha doin o'reight lad

Summat to help thee along....

https://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maureenmitchell/yorkshire/dialect_words.htm

Tha doin o'reight lad

 

 

"I beg your pardon Squire?"  

 

L  

Edited May 12, 201312 yr by LEN

Made a 220 mile round trip to hear a certain John Aldridge do a fantastic hour at Caliente on Friday....Mr Carl Fortnum did a few minutes as well!

Regards

Ric

John Aldridge did one of the best spots I've heard in recent times at rugby (freestyle room) 

Book him Danno

There are many djs I would love to never see djn again

Many of the djs mentioned I have never heard play at all, let alone on a "return" basis. 

 

I'd be very uncertain of calling any back at all, unless they come of their own accord, with enthusiasm and genuine desire (rather than just for financial reward)......  Often, whats past is past and there is always the danger that recreation falls flat.

 

If they did return, I'd be bound to try and listen ; but thats just as I like to listen to djs new to me .......

 

If they have retired, be great if they had sold the collection on - to allow others to give them some air time.

 

Rather look to the younger (or newer) djs and let them have their time.......some will come through I am sure......

 cant remenber if it was last year or the year before buit he did do Radcliffe in the last couple of years, great as he was it twas a bit 'greatest hits of the hundred club for me'.

 

Hi 'geeselad' just out of interest, what did you expect him to do?

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Hi 'geeselad' just out of interest, what did you expect him to do?

 

All the best,

 

Len  

 

Play things he's discovered a little more recently really Len, the tunes, ben E king, melba moore ect were all great, and Yeah I'd want to play all those amazing tunes he's discovered out if I'd found them but there was very little I didnt know and not much in the way of suprises. maybe its just me being jaded, sorry. 

Edited May 13, 201311 yr by geeselad

Ian Clarke, without a doubt my biggest influence in taste and style and a top bloke to boot, could read the floor so well.

 

ATB

Jim.

forgot about mr Clarke, you know I've heard so many guys I respect on the scene say they really rate clarky as one of the best and most inovative Dj's ever.  

Play things he's discovered a little more recently really Len, the tunes, ben E king, melba moore ect were all great, and Yeah I'd want to play all those amazing tunes he's discovered out if I'd found them but there was very little I didnt know and not much in the way of suprises. maybe its just me being jaded, sorry. 

 

Don't be sorry mate, you don't come across as (what I call) a ‘side liner’ that just criticises for the sake of it - I put “just out of interest” (to get that point across to you)

 

It makes sense what you say, I suppose some of us have been spoilt and sometimes simply don’t settle for anything but ‘the best’, or ‘what we want’, if that makes sense. I don’t go out like I used to, and haven’t done a 100 Club all-nighter for a very long time, so now I would except, really enjoy, or even ‘want’ Ady to play that kind of stuff and thoroughly enjoy it.

 

As Russ Vickers pointed out a while back, “The 100 Club must be the only club in the world to have its own Oldies” (That many at least) And Ady is obviously is a major contributor of them, I find it best to always bare that in mind - It’s incredible if you think about it.

 

All the best,

 

Len

Edited May 13, 201311 yr by LEN

alan mackenzie edinburgh 

 

still playing unknown stuff 

 

even i dont get to see them 

Gary Rushbrooke

 

Dave Withers

 

Bob Hindsley (Maybe still DJing?)

Bob Hindsley is still DJing, best sets I've heard for ages.

Every single one an absolute gem IMO.

Aid.

Bob Hindsley is still DJing, best sets I've heard for ages.

Every single one an absolute gem IMO.

Aid.

Bob is one of the very few DJ's that can play both the northern and modern rooms, and get it right in both. Top DJ

Give Bob a hug for me next time you see him Aid!x Your not wrong....Bob's not a 'naturallly gifted' DJ.... always was nervous before a set....unassuming and a gent. Yet he would RAAAM it everytime! Dunno why he worried all the time!!! I used to try and make him laff when on the decks together..his Mrs loved it!hehe!x Happy days....and glad to hear he is still kicking it.....and i don;t doubt it for a moment!x Good news!x

 

LUV
SOOTY
X.

Edited May 13, 201311 yr by SOOTY

Don't be sorry mate, you don't come across as (what I call) a ‘side liner’ that just criticises for the sake of it - I put “just out of interest” (to get that point across to you)

 

It makes sense what you say, I suppose some of us have been spoilt and sometimes simply don’t settle for anything but ‘the best’, or ‘what we want’, if that makes sense. I don’t go out like I used to, and haven’t done a 100 Club all-nighter for a very long time, so now I would except, really enjoy, or even ‘want’ Ady to play that kind of stuff and thoroughly enjoy it.

 

As Russ Vickers pointed out a while back, “The 100 Club must be the only club in the world to have its own Oldies” (That many at least) And Ady is obviously is a major contributor of them, I find it best to always bare that in mind - It’s incredible if you think about it.

 

All the best,

 

Len

 

 

I actually was going to say, they sound different in the 100 club! LOL, That place does hold a certain magic, and the tunes were talking about hold special meaning there for me. Outside that venue it just didnt work in the same way.

I actually was going to say, they sound different in the 100 club! LOL, That place does hold a certain magic, and the tunes were talking about hold special meaning there for me. Outside that venue it just didnt work in the same way.

 

Yeh, and ain't we privileged to have experienced that 'Magic' mate? ....Just wonderful......

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Not enough though - There are lots of people 'waiting in the shadows' for this to 'happen'  ....Actually, I think it is 'gradually' turning believe it or not - we're 'making steps' round our way.

 

I really should write something 'on topic' - I would like to see Val Chandler 'released' on some major venues, great taste and one of the crowd that influenced me when I started out (Trev, Cliff etc) in a distant kinda way. I wouldn't have dared to speak to them back then - The way it should be!  - Trev and Val did the early spots at 'SILKS' - Fantastic tunz.

 

I know some think Roger Banks is an 'R 'n' B' only man, but he ain't. He can do some really soulful sets - great with the mike too  ....Actually he's still D.Jing a lot, I haven't seen him in ages that's all - Worth a mention though (well, it would have been if he didn't D.J anymore )

 

All the best,

 

Len    

 

 

Val would be a fantastic choice and even when we only ran a small Cambridge venue, it was pleasure to have him on! Im looking forward to seeing Greg Belson in the UK as a breath of fresh air and a soulful spirit. The North East boys ALWAYS hit the spot as guests at DDA, again, always arriving with passion, soul and for the duration!

Many of the djs mentioned I have never heard play at all, let alone on a "return" basis.

I'd be very uncertain of calling any back at all, unless they come of their own accord, with enthusiasm and genuine desire (rather than just for financial reward)...... Often, whats past is past and there is always the danger that recreation falls flat.

If they did return, I'd be bound to try and listen ; but thats just as I like to listen to djs new to me .......

If they have retired, be great if they had sold the collection on - to allow others to give them some air time.

Rather look to the younger (or newer) djs and let them have their time.......some will come through I am sure......

I'm all for new DJ talent & support the ethic entirely....but most of the people from the relatively recent past mentioned so far could set a room alight with their personality alone, before they had even put a record on the decks, the anticipation was palpable....not something I see much these days Im afraid.

There are many DJ's out there with great records, but I'm afraid a lot dont have the personality or skill to set a venue on fire....I would also add that promoters on the whole (not all) dont help, a venue should have a clear music policy & the residents & guests should be selected to drive that policy forward....punters then feel part of something special, its all a bit wishy washy these days...the ability to find, play & make records massive is the realm of the few these days, the only criteria for a record being played & going 'big' was quality, nothing to do with price or rareity, altho many records that were loitering in boxes quite cheaply (& still are) later due to demand, turned out to be quite Rare.

Best Russ

Edited May 15, 201311 yr by Russ Vick

...i'll shut up....and listened to some 'time served' folks views.....as of 10 years ago....taken from the forthcoming DVD....blah blah....but pert for this thread and whacked together for your interest....X....and there's a message for you in there too Russ...!!!x

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LUV
SOOTY
X

But now I'm back and I can really shake em' down lol

...'ope your well Mark!!x I see a post of yours 'deleted' t'other day!!hehe!x I missed it!...but good to see ure 'about' still keeping folk moving!!x

 

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LUV
SOOTY
X

Edited May 15, 201311 yr by SOOTY

...'ope your well Mark!!x I see a post of yours 'deleted' t'other day!!hehe!x I missed it!...but good to see ure 'about' still keeping folk moving!!x

 

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LUV

SOOTY

X

 

Hi Sooty, I'm not really on the scene anymore but still dabble in the records, made a contribution at pretty much all the major gigs over the years and loved it and would like to play a few now and again but not full on as we did lol

 It does appear that the topic has kinda evolved now ,from the original topic and into what makes a good dj ?

 Obviously it's become a dying art ,so maybe instead of being all negative and giving it all doom and gloom ."there's nobody out there that can do it anymore " blah blah  .... "

  We should have a new topic  entitled  "HOW TO BE A SUPERSTAR DJ"

 

     Here's a starter

Ian Clarke, without a doubt my biggest influence in taste and style and a top bloke to boot, could read the floor so well.

 

ATB

Jim.

Totally with you on that one Jim, I was a regular at Stafford and as a young bloke influenced by Keb And Guy and had some great times but if you asked me who my favourite Dj  was  it would definitely be Ian.

 

As you say he read the floor really well, could play cheap,rare,northern,crossover the whole shooting match.

 

Sorely missed and i got a wonderful Lovations single from him last week.