With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ.
Category: Disc Jockeys
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Tim Mohr, DJ and German Translator Who Ghostwrote Paul Stanley’s Memoir, Dies at 55
An American who had lived abroad, he sought out books by up-and-coming German writers, while ghostwriting memoirs for rock stars like Paul Stanley.
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John Peck, Underground Cartoonist Known as The Mad Peck, Dies at 82
Among many other accomplishments, he illustrated a scholarly work on the history of comic books and wrote record reviews in four-panel comic-strip form.
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For Perfect Wedding Day Music, Couples Give D.J.s ‘Do Not Play’ Lists
Some couples create wedding “do not play” lists, for reasons ranging from the personal to the political.
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Jam Like a King: Charles Releases a Playlist
King Charles III showcased 17 artists, mostly from Commonwealth countries, in a personal playlist. Beyoncé, Bob Marley and Diana Ross made the cut.
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DJ Clark Kent, Who Introduced Jay-Z to the Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 58
He was a producer and club D.J. who helped rappers find their voices and fortunes, and who later became known as a raconteur of hip-hop history.
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Fatman Scoop, a D.J. and Rapper, Dies
He was at the Hamden Town Center Park in Hamden, Conn., when he collapsed onstage on Friday night.
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Diplo’s Port Antonio, Jamaica
The Grammy-nominated D.J. and music producer recommends spots in a city he loves on Jamaica’s northeast coast. A dance party makes the cut.
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The Techno Pioneer Jeff Mills Blazes a Trail to Space, and Beyond
At 60, the D.J. and producer is inspiring fresh generations with new work, including an LP that approximates the experience of traveling through a black hole.
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An Online Radio Station Where Everything Is Eclectic
Music played by D.J.s like Flo Dill on NTS encompasses obscure ambient tracks and timeworn dad rock. The approach has won it fans far beyond its London home.
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Mister Cee, Pioneering Brooklyn D.J., Dies at 57
Born Calvin Lebrun, Mister Cee was a pioneer in New York City’s hip-hop scene and helped boost the career of the Notorious B.I.G.
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Annie Nightingale, Pathbreaking British D.J., Is Dead at 83
She was initially told there was no room for her on BBC Radio 1 because a woman’s voice lacked the authority of a man’s. Once she was on the air, she stayed there for 53 years.