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DJ Derek

 
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  • Born: 1942
  • Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, 2000s
  • Genres: Reggae
  • Instrument: Author

Biography

It's no big thing to consider DJ Derek an oddity in the U.K. reggae scene -- quite honestly, the former accountant turned DJ would be an oddity no matter what genre he was spinning for the masses. A percussionist turned accountant born Derek Morris in 1942, DJ Derek was fed up with the rather un-dynamic pop music scene in the U.K. in the 1950s, and turned to the more frenetic R&B scenes in America, as well as the burgeoning reggae scene in Jamaica. Eventually leaving behind his day job at Cadbury's, his love for the music led him to a DJ residence at Bristol's Star & Garter pub, where his sets would become the stuff of legend. His reputation grew and grew, influencing a number of prominent artists, including Massive Attack. Derek would go on to feature prominently at festival shows, including Big Chill and Shambala, and played well-received sets in London, Newport, and Birmingham. In 2006, DJ Derek released a mix CD through legendary reggae label Trojan, entitled DJ Derek Presents Sweet Memory Sounds. ~ Chris True, All Music Guide
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DJ Derek
Origin Bristol, England
Genres DJ: rocksteady, reggae, ska, dancehall, soul music
Years active 1977 - present

DJ Derek (born Derek Morris 1942) is a Bristol-based DJ whose blend of 60s rocksteady, reggae, ska, dancehall and soul music has made him an icon for many in the industry, including a host of Jamaican producers and Massive Attack[1]. DJ Derek spent 10–18 years working as an accountant at Cadburys, yet gave it up to play reggae in the St Pauls area of Bristol [2]

Derek kindled his love for music as a washboard player in the 1950s and has played popular sets at many major festivals, including Glastonbury and The Big Chill. He MCs in Jamaican Patois while DJing[2], despite never having visited Jamaica. He picked up the accent from a Bristol based Jamaican barber, and it has since helped him be accepted in the black music industry [3].

In 2006, He released the album DJ Derek Presents… Sweet Memory Sounds, a compilation of some of his favourite tunes.

In addition to having an encyclopaedic appreciation of the above music, DJ Derek is a notable fan of real ale and is also renowned for having visited every single Wetherspoons pub in the UK.[4]

References

  1. ^ bigchill.net
  2. ^ a b The legendary DJ Derek - BBC Inside Out
  3. ^ Dj Derek - Big Chill Festival
  4. ^ [1] - Wetherspoons Magazine

At besitivl 2009 he thought, hold on . wait a mintue you lot are spanish....you must know this one.

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