Tomangoes Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I understand 'Soul Sam' MB was a teacher... What do / did other top DJ's do for a living? I don't think many made / make enough from actual DJ payments! Especially if they follow the vinyl only code! Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mod66 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Ginger probably makes enough but also has building firm anyway Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 21 hours ago, tomangoes said: I understand 'Soul Sam' MB was a teacher... What do / did other top DJ's do for a living? I don't think many made / make enough from actual DJ payments! Especially if they follow the vinyl only code! Ed Wasn't Martin a geography teacher? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Richard Searling has had numerous jobs in the music industry. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Zed1 Posted March 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Richard Searling has had numerous jobs in the music industry. Most DJ's on the scene have long standing day jobs Pete because they keep being told not to pack them in. 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stubbsy Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 In his DJ'ing days Shifty, (ex 100 Club and all over), was a full time record dealer. Still deals records part time but re-trained and set up business as a plumber Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pga1 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hiya, does shifty grade his pipe work ? I would hate a job done that said. Hairline crack but otherwise good + needs cleaning. Cheers 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Peter99 said: Wasn't Martin a geography teacher? History or English I thought??? And wasn't RS a buyer for Morrisons most recently before retirement? Cheers, Mark R Edited March 25, 2017 by Mark R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Liamgp Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I remember talking to Keb Darge and Guy Hennigan in the mid 80s and they were moaning about their jobs. Keb worked in an abattoir and Guy in a carpet shop although it also turned out that they were also 'claiming' at the same time (I think I can mention that now!). Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Stubbsy said: In his DJ'ing days Shifty, (ex 100 Club and all over), was a full time record dealer. When he wasn't doing up and selling Fiestas or working at the family service station ... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 55 minutes ago, Mark R said: History or English I thought??? And wasn't RS a buyer for Morrisons most recently before retirement? Cheers, Mark R Could be right Mark. P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mod66 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Kev Roberts Event Promoter and Radio DJ Most 'name' DJs from the Kings Hall, Blackpool and the like don't have to worry Probably next division - Rugby and Nuneaton etc do OK DJs doing Northern nights at the local clubs (even if they're regular) I would guess is a different story. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sammy Seaman Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 not a top dj by any means but I am a contract welder but judging by the way the contracting game is going might have to rely on the odd booking I get lol Sammy seaman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paddy Ferry Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 25 minutes ago, sammy seaman said: not a top dj by any means but I am a contract welder but judging by the way the contracting game is going might have to rely on the odd booking I get lol Sammy seaman Welders always get the cream. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sammy Seaman Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Paddywack said: Welders always get the cream. ya that will be right , not a rigger mate !!!!!!!! ps taking my pension in june YIPEEE 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andybellwood Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, Peter99 said: Wasn't Martin a geography teacher? Always thought articulate Martin B was a retired English teacher - though may be wrong . Interesting thread . I've often wondered what business /employment some of the younger djs are in - looking at their high end value , ever developing playlists for guest spots in large main rooms and their own promotions they must have regular access to significant funds ? Sean Chapman - RAF pension & record dealer . Edited March 25, 2017 by andybellwood 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I was a gangster, enforcer, Security boss M C at raves security consultant, now I'm a retired gangster enforcer, Security boss M C and security consultant but making people happy playing NS was the best job of all LoL, ML 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, Peter99 said: Richard Searling has had numerous jobs in the music industry. Er he was the Lighting and Music buyer for Asda for about 25 years. Prior to that A&R for RCA UK. I knew someone at nighters who was taught by MB - there used to be button badges saying 'I've been educated by Soul Sam'. Dx Edited March 25, 2017 by DaveNPete 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 33 minutes ago, DaveNPete said: Er he was the Lighting and Music buyer for Asda for about 25 years. Prior to that A&R for RCA UK. I knew someone at nighters who was taught by MB - there used to be button badges saying 'I've been educated by Soul Sam'. Dx Shows how much I know. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andyg Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 56 minutes ago, Hooker1951 said: I was a gangster, enforcer, Security boss M C at raves security consultant, now I'm a retired gangster enforcer, Security boss M C and security consultant but making people happy playing NS was the best job of all LoL, ML Nice one Mick 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Hooker1951 said: I was a gangster, enforcer, Security boss M C at raves security consultant, now I'm a retired gangster enforcer, Security boss M C and security consultant but making people happy playing NS was the best job of all LoL, ML And it was much appreciated. D&P 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Mod66 said: Kev Roberts Event Promoter and Radio DJ Most 'name' DJs from the Kings Hall, Blackpool and the like don't have to worry Probably next division - Rugby and Nuneaton etc do OK DJs doing Northern nights at the local clubs (even if they're regular) I would guess is a different story. Rugby is in the Prem as an All Nighter.... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Len Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi Ed, See below an old thread on the same subject, but it covers anyone on the scene (Quite an interesting read) Len Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mod66 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I could list lots of fantastic Soul events at every level. Teddington down south - very small but as good as any major venue But It's as the starter of the forum asked' do these DJs need day jobs?' 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Do we really think that any DJ on this scene who isn't a significant promoter can afford not to work as a result of their DJ fees (assuming they're not of retirement age of course!)? Cheers, Mark R Edited March 25, 2017 by Mark R 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 And yes, I too have to wonder where these young guns get the money to fund the collections they seem to have! Fair play to 'em like, but you do have to wonder...... Cheers, Mark R 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, Mark R said: History or English I thought??? And wasn't RS a buyer for Morrisons most recently before retirement? Cheers, Mark R Yes I just came to the computer to correct that - Morrison's not Asda. Wasn't Steve Whittle a maintenance engineer at Heinz? Re-the diversity of people on the scene - I went to a few nighters with a professional Thatcher from Littlehampton (near Southampton) way. Dx Edited March 26, 2017 by DaveNPete 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Twoshoes Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 8 hours ago, Peter99 said: Shows how much I know. He gets a mention on the previous thread quoted by Len as working for Morrisons so it looks like you were right Pete, maybe after he left ASDA but that's just guesswork on my part. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chatty Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Russ Winstanley now drives an ice cream van...........sorry, a nice cream car! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well I can see that there's a few Bob to be made at a venue pulling in 1000 punters, but they are few and far between. Even if a top dj got a grand, there may only be such a pay day once a month etc. So, as others have suggested, unless they are collecting a pension, it's more than likely they would indeed need a day job to make ends meet. I suppose it's not as expensive on the records front if they play newer releases. Still a labour of love, and total respect to them! Ed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ncfc Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Mark R said: And yes, I too have to wonder where these young guns get the money to fund the collections they seem to have! Fair play to 'em like, but you do have to wonder...... Cheers, Mark R comment removed soz Edited March 25, 2017 by NCFC Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sammy Seaman Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 2 hours ago, chatty said: Russ Winstanley now drives an ice cream van...........sorry, a nice cream car! love that !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 25/03/2017 at 18:19, DaveNPete said: Yes I just came to the computer to correct that - Morrison's not Asda. Wasn't Steve Whittle a maintenance engineer at Heinz? Re-the diversity of people on the scene - I went to a few nighters with a professional Thatcher from Littlehampton (near Southampton) way. Dx Deffo worked for Morrisons , we do a lot of their packaging (work in Repro and Flexo plate making) and we used to do the Video & CD bags , I was asked to design a new one once and had to speak to a guy called Richard Searling ! When I rang him I asked if he was THE Richard Searling , to which he replied Yes So we chatted for a few minutes and he was going to send me some CD's , Togetherness etc . Never bloody got 'em Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Certainly back in the day, the DJ was revered by the young audience who aspired to changing places across the record decks etc. Another kind of hero was the radio dj. As a teenager, in South Yorkshire, the main northern soul show was radio hallam 's soul shotgun, with one John Green as host. Roll forward 30 years or so and I got a call out of the blue about attending a sportsman's evening from a guy called.......... John Green! The most obvious question to me, if weird to others, was ' your not soul shotgun, are you' ? To which the shocking confirmation came it was!! Since then I've had plenty of conversations with dj John! A small world indeed. Ed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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