Guest pendulum Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 I think my choice would have to be ian levine as he was miles in front of everybody around the 1972/1973 era .
Guest Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 Me,but i dont shoot my mouth off about it Ian Levine?you plonker pendulum
Sean Hampsey Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 Aha an easy one..... .........errrrrrrrr Me? IMHO Sean Hampsey Oh.... and Steve Mannion CLIFTON HALL RE-UNION Saturday 29th July Bar no 10, Wellgate, Rotherham. Guest DJ's Sean Hampsey, Darran Arden, Steve Mannion & Cliff Dale
Cunnie Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 I think my choice would have to be ian levine as he was miles in front of everybody around the 1972/1973 era .
Guest ZTSC Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 No discussion here ...Searling - no ifs or buts ! Kev J
Guest pendulum Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 Me,but i dont shoot my mouth off about it Ian Levine?you plonker pendulum
Guest soul_hull Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 easy..................... either of the peters........... stringfellow or waterman - take yer pick (or axe, shovel, etc....)
Corbett80 Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) DLT or Fluffy Freeman i'll get my coat Edited June 21, 2006 by mulf
Simsy Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Best ever DJ on NS scene? Everyone knows it's Butch, come on!
Guest Simon Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) There's a lot of people who play records but not that many djs imho i.e. people who use the mic to get a crowd going etc. I would agree with Pendulum that Ian Levine was/is a good dj, don't know if he was the best though as i haven't seen all the djs from yesteryear. The best current dj imho is Keith Money, good tunes & good use of the mic to build an atmosphere thus getting the crowd buzzing. Simon Edited June 21, 2006 by Simon
SteveM Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Aha an easy one..... .........errrrrrrrr Me? IMHO Sean Hampsey Oh.... and Steve Mannion CLIFTON HALL RE-UNION Saturday 29th July Bar no 10, Wellgate, Rotherham. Guest DJ's Sean Hampsey, Darran Arden, Steve Mannion & Cliff Dale Good call Sean, but don't forgeth that bloke who warmed up for us ................. Richard something I think his name was
soulster22 Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 [What about a mention for Sean Chapman, the fella can certainly get the crowd going. Regards Soulster 22 . The best current dj imho is Keith Money, good tunes & good use of the mic to build an atmosphere thus getting the crowd buzzing. Simon
Guest in town Mikey Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I like 'em all. You need balls to stand up there and play your top tunes knowing there will be plenty of miserable sods moaning because you didnt play their fave, or any they knew. You need balls to pick up the mic for the first time and speak into it. As long as it doesnt go to their head, (in 99% of cases it doesnt), they all entertain me.
Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Being an oldies fan, my favourites were Dave Evison & Brian Rae. They were great at the monthly Oldies nighters towards the end of the Casino, which was always packed, even when attendencies were dropping like the perverbiel lead balloon. Even on non oldies nights Brian Rae was a class act in M's, & Dave Evison just had that knack of reactivating long forgotten underplayed tunes.
Guest markmtfc Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Sorry, its got to be Butch, for consistantly breaking awesome sixties
Guest Andy BB Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Horses for courses surely. If they do stand up there and play all their top tunes regardless of people moaning they're not doing a proper job... or are they?
Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I think my choice would have to be ian levine as he was miles in front of everybody around the 1972/1973 era . Ian circa 1972/73,against Butch best part of 3 decades,think Butch gets it,but a big shout for Keb,who was the best when he was around of coarse after undiscovered me
Guest Simon Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 How about a female as best dj, Jo Wallace is as good as anyone, great on the mic, great taste in music & a lovely personality! Simon (Jo Wallace fanclub)
Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 How about a female as best dj, Jo Wallace is as good as anyone, great on the mic, great taste in music & a lovely personality! Simon (Jo Wallace fanclub) Too loud!!
paultp Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 How about a female as best dj, Jo Wallace is as good as anyone, great on the mic, great taste in music & a lovely personality! Simon (Jo Wallace fanclub) Is the correct answer! Paul (also in the Jo Wallace fan club)
Guest Stuart T Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I think my choice would have to be ian levine as he was miles in front of everybody around the 1972/1973 era . I agree entirely, he was the bestest ever.
SteveM Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I agree entirely, he was the bestest ever. Aaaw Stuart. Simons going to recognise the sarcasm you know.
Guest Marcelle Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) I like 'em all. You need balls to stand up there and play your top tunes knowing there will be plenty of miserable sods moaning because you didnt play their fave, or any they knew. You need balls to pick up the mic for the first time and speak into it. As long as it doesnt go to their head, (in 99% of cases it doesnt), they all entertain me. DITTO But like any job (DJing is a job) you can be having a shit time & this is then reflected in how they perform .... there are few (IMHO) who show consisitancy in all of their performances, & I have heard "Top Djs" do a few crap spots & if that had been my only "Hearing" I would have thought again about making the effort to listen to them again .... I like a DJ who has the sounds, can put a good spot together, can read & respond to the room not just dancers but listeners, is there to please "me" the punter & not impress the other DJs. Is good on a mike (not just loud) & leaves me satisfied, but wanting more !!!! But more importantly (for me) I want a DJ who is enjoying what they are doing ... So whose my "best" DJ ..... hmmm aint got one !!!! have got lots that ENTERTAIN ME .... Edited June 21, 2006 by Marcelle
Guest Stuart T Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Aaaw Stuart. Simons going to recognise the sarcasm you know. What sarcasm? Would like to stay and banter but nurse is coming to take me for my treatment, I hope its not the electric shock therapy again, it makes my teeth ache.
SteveM Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 What sarcasm? Would like to stay and banter but nurse is coming to take me for my treatment, I hope its not the electric shock therapy again, it makes my teeth ache. Nurse Dan ?
Sanquine Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Not an easy one to answer, over the past 30 years generally your progressing and moving forward within your music style, so fav oldies dj way back, is not necessarily gonna be fav dj today especially also depends on venues and area you travel too. Looking back loved Steve Whittles spots in Mr M's and Richard Serling in main hall. Today I'm spoilt for choice - Butch - Andy D - Chalky - Sam - Bob Hinsley - Paul S -Kitch ..........all do it for me Karen
Guest Bearsoul Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 DITTO But like any job (DJing is a job) you can be having a shit time & this is then reflected in how they perform .... there are few (IMHO) who show consisitancy in all of their performances, & I have heard "Top Djs" do a few crap spots & if that had been my only "Hearing" I would have thought again about making the effort to listen to them again .... I like a DJ who has the sounds, can put a good spot together, can read & respond to the room not just dancers but listeners, is there to please "me" the punter & not impress the other DJs. Is good on a mike (not just loud) & leaves me satisfied, but wanting more !!!! But more importantly (for me) I want a DJ who is enjoying what they are doing ... So whose my "best" DJ ..... hmmm aint got one !!!! have got lots that ENTERTAIN ME .... and between which hours do they entertain you my dear...an innocent enough question methinks ! luv ya see ya soon 'The Welsh-Mex Crew' XXX
Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 What sarcasm? Would like to stay and banter but nurse is coming to take me for my treatment, I hope its not the electric shock therapy again, it makes my teeth ache. Is it better on your teeth than your head then?
Guest Bearsoul Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Must be SEAN CHAPMAN.........is the cheque in the post Sean.....and Shane can you edit that last bit out for me ...the bit about the cheque !!! Seriously ....love someone who works a room...but they've got to have the tunes!!! And i'm equally happy with no Mic-action and a well thought out set ....especially if there's a few tasty morsels which have me donning my anorak and peering through me band-aid secured 'Jack Duckworths' and muttering...what's this ???? CHRIS M
Guest Awake 502 Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 No discussion here ...Searling - no ifs or buts ! Kev J Searling and Poke
SteveM Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) Searling and Poke Searling 77 onwards Poke all the time. Vincent 75/76 and Hampsey. And Sam must fit in somewhere. Edited June 21, 2006 by SteveM
Cheapsiderecords Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 From a personal perspective I would plump for Adey Pountain at Yate and Stafford. He always played a good soulful, rare and just darned good set.
Baz Atkinson Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 BUTCH THE REST ARE PLAYING CATCH UP! AND HAVE BEEN FOR 25 YEARS. ANDY DYSON CLOSE SECOND. THEN SAM FOR DURABILITY AND PURE CLASS.
Rbman Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Excluding Andy BB of course, my current is Arthur Fenn......
Guest Andy BB Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Excluding Andy BB of course, my current is Arthur Fenn...... Natch. But I think we're just taking me as read and giving the others a chance Martin
Guest Stuart T Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Natch. But I think we're just taking me as read and giving the others a chance Martin Bloody Glory Boy. Do you hate the punk elite? Well do you? Dunno about all this only a proper dj if they use the mike stuff, generally I find it a complete bore and encourages people to shout nonsense, can't hear what they're saying half the time anyway. Let the music do the talking, use the mic in moderation if at all. Nothing worse than someone screaming "You can dance to this one if you want!" or telling us how wonderful a record is when it closely resembles the most boring record you could ever possibly be afraid that you might hear.
Winnie :-) Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Not an easy one to answer, over the past 30 years generally your progressing and moving forward within your music style, so fav oldies dj way back, is not necessarily gonna be fav dj today especially also depends on venues and area you travel too. Looking back loved Steve Whittles spots in Mr M's and Richard Serling in main hall. Today I'm spoilt for choice - Butch - Andy D - Chalky - Sam - Bob Hinsley - Paul S -Kitch ..........all do it for me Karen ================== Chalky who Must admit when I've heard him play he's been pretty good Think he should play more oldies though
Guest Soultown andy Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Richard Searling by a mile,but have to give sam a mention as well right up there with them all .
Chalky Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 ================== Chalky who Must admit when I've heard him play he's been pretty good Think he should play more oldies though I'll might play a few oldies just for you at Hitchin Winston in September Only one for me Butch, been doing the business for over 20 years when records are and have been harder to discover and "break" to the dancers unlike the 70's etc when records were plentiful and many could be thrown to one side as there was many more waiting to be played ansd discovered
Winnie :-) Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Excluding Andy BB of course, my current is Arthur Fenn...... ============== Arthur is up there for me too, Sam also and Kenny B. Not sure about best ever, suppose the time and date/era would come into play in a call like that. Winnie:-)
Winnie :-) Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I'll might play a few oldies just for you at Hitchin Winston in September ============ Was only joking Chalks, think I've danced to most of the stuff you've played in the past
Guest Simon Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Bloody Glory Boy. Do you hate the punk elite? Well do you? Dunno about all this only a proper dj if they use the mike stuff, generally I find it a complete bore and encourages people to shout nonsense, can't hear what they're saying half the time anyway. Let the music do the talking, use the mic in moderation if at all. Nothing worse than someone screaming "You can dance to this one if you want!" or telling us how wonderful a record is when it closely resembles the most boring record you could ever possibly be afraid that you might hear. Think that was me Stu that brought the mic thing up, to me if you just play records then your a selector but to get the full dj badge you have to use the mic. I agree with you totally that some people are incomprehensible & just shout down the mic but some people, Keith Money for instance use it to create an atmosphere along side the playing of the toons. Btw Stu, you are a mighty fine Selector if you don't mind me saying! Simon Selector
Cunnie Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Good call Sean, but don't forgeth that bloke who warmed up for us ................. Richard something I think his name was You bloody liar Steve. Wasn't the legendary Chris Brady your warm up man at Clifton Bet you don't know what the 1st record played at Clifton was do you? Bet Sean knows
Guest vinylvixen Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) How about a female as best dj, Jo Wallace is as good as anyone, great on the mic, great taste in music & a lovely personality! Simon (Jo Wallace fanclub) Gulp, blush...that's frightfully decent of you, Simon.... I try my best and I enjoy what I do.... Jo Excluding Andy BB of course, my current is Arthur Fenn...... I second that commotion Arthur Fenn is a top bloke and a top dj.....Carl Fortnum, John Weston (genius dj), Cliff Steel and Nick Hackett are all on my dance card too Jo Edited June 21, 2006 by vinylvixen
Hitsville Chalky Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I ALWAYS ENJOYED DEREK ALLEN. SOME TOP TUNES DEREK USED TO PLAY AND LOVED TO SEE HIM DANCE ALONG BEHIND THE DECKS.
Guest vinylvixen Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Is the correct answer! Paul (also in the Jo Wallace fan club) You know which side your bread's buttered on Jo
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