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

Ginger probably makes enough but also has building firm anyway

  On 24/03/2017 at 00:12, 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? 

Richard Searling has had numerous jobs in the music industry. 

 

  On 24/03/2017 at 21:49, 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. 

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

Hiya, does shifty grade his pipe work ? I would hate a job done that said.  Hairline crack but otherwise good +  needs cleaning.  Cheers

  On 24/03/2017 at 21:47, 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, 20178 yr by Mark R

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!).

 

  On 25/03/2017 at 04:52, 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 ... 

  On 25/03/2017 at 07:41, 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

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.

 

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

  On 25/03/2017 at 09:24, 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.

  On 25/03/2017 at 09:50, Paddywack said:

Welders always get the cream.

ya that will be right , not a rigger mate !!!!!!!!

ps taking my pension in june YIPEEE

  On 24/03/2017 at 21:47, 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, 20178 yr by andybellwood

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

  On 24/03/2017 at 21:49, 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, 20178 yr by DaveNPete

  On 25/03/2017 at 10:17, 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. 

  On 25/03/2017 at 10:12, 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

  On 25/03/2017 at 10:12, 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

  On 25/03/2017 at 08:43, 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....

Hi Ed,

See below an old thread on the same subject, but it covers anyone on the scene (Quite an interesting read)

Len 

 

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?'

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, 20178 yr by Mark R

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

  On 25/03/2017 at 07:41, 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, 20178 yr by DaveNPete

  On 25/03/2017 at 10:52, 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.

Russ Winstanley now drives an ice cream van...........sorry, a nice cream car!

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

 

  On 25/03/2017 at 16:05, 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

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Edited March 25, 20178 yr by NCFC

  On 25/03/2017 at 22:36, chatty said:

Russ Winstanley now drives an ice cream van...........sorry, a nice cream car!

love that !!!

  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

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