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Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
The History of the Disc Jockey
- 448 pages
- English
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About this book
"A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day . . . A grander and more fascinating story than one would think." —
Time Out London
This is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It's the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over airwaves to house, hip-hop, techno, and beyond.
From the early development of recorded and transmitted sound, DJs have been shaping the way we listen to music and the record industry. This book tracks down the inside story on some of music's most memorable moments. Focusing on the club DJ, the book gets first-hand accounts of the births of disco, hip-hop, house, and techno. Visiting legendary clubs like the Peppermint Lounge, Cheetah, the Loft, Sound Factory, and Ministry of Sound, and with interviews with legendary DJs, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is a lively and entertaining account of musical history and some of the most legendary parties of the century.
"Brewster and Broughton's ardent history is one of barriers and sonic booms, spanning almost 100 years, including nods to pioneers Christopher Stone, Martin Block, Douglas 'Jocko' Henderson, Bob 'Wolfman Jack' Smith and Alan 'Moondog' Freed." — Publishers Weekly
This is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It's the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over airwaves to house, hip-hop, techno, and beyond.
From the early development of recorded and transmitted sound, DJs have been shaping the way we listen to music and the record industry. This book tracks down the inside story on some of music's most memorable moments. Focusing on the club DJ, the book gets first-hand accounts of the births of disco, hip-hop, house, and techno. Visiting legendary clubs like the Peppermint Lounge, Cheetah, the Loft, Sound Factory, and Ministry of Sound, and with interviews with legendary DJs, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is a lively and entertaining account of musical history and some of the most legendary parties of the century.
"Brewster and Broughton's ardent history is one of barriers and sonic booms, spanning almost 100 years, including nods to pioneers Christopher Stone, Martin Block, Douglas 'Jocko' Henderson, Bob 'Wolfman Jack' Smith and Alan 'Moondog' Freed." — Publishers Weekly
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SOURCES and Index
Original interviews
Please note, the unattributed quotes on pp. 557 and 558 come from Dom Phillips and Dave Dorrell. All interviews were conducted by the authors, except *transcripts lent by Matthew Collin, **audiotapes lent by Drew DeNicola.
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...Table of contents
- Cover
- Praise for Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
- LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE
- Also by Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton
- LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE
- Copyright Page
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Original Preface
- New Preface
- Thanks
- ONE Introduction
- TWO Biginnings Radio
- THREE Beginnings Club
- FOUR Northern Soul
- FIVE Reggae
- SIX Disco Roots
- SEVEN Disco
- EIGHT Hi-Energy
- NINE Hip Hop Roots
- TEN Hip Hop
- ELEVEN US Garage
- TWELVE House
- THIRTEEN Techno
- FOURTEEN Balearic
- FIFTEEN Acid House
- SIXTEEN UK Sounds
- SEVENTEEN Artist
- EIGHTEEN Outlaw
- NINETEEN Superstar
- TWENTY Sell-Out?
- Club Charts
- Sources and Index
- Back Cover