Best Technically sound DJ

[remicks]

Originally Posted by Chala

Ok folks from the Disco era, who do you think was the most impressive technically sound DJ of that time in terms of mixing, blending, choice of records etc. Please I would love to hear what the heavy hitters on this forum have to say i.e. Markydefad, STEPHEN L FREEMAN, Videoskooter, Graham Start, Musiquelover, Remicks, Keefelc etc. I thought Jimmy Burgess has to be right up there, I like Bobby Viteritti, Bobby Leslie, and I can't forget the maestro Larry Levan although Larry did what Larry wanted to do.

Well honestly I wasn't that DJ focused per say ... I cared who was DJing that night if I were going to a club where a DJ friend played.... but other than that I wasn't concerned about it. DJ's jumped clubs a lot or played only certain nights anyway .... I frequented various clubs because I liked the crowd or the club setting . My best disco experiences took place at LA's Studio One even though I've no idea who that was up there DJing ... likely several guys over the years ...
....While I have been in attendance when a DJ's set was agonizingly disastrous... and have even witnessed a club slowly vacate .... I typically found most DJs quite capable.

Yes Bobby at Trocadero was an important part of the total experience of that club ... he possessed a certain intuitive gift in how to work a crowd .... Yet when he moved to Dreamland that wasn't enough to make me switch. I didn't like the broader vibe at Dreamland the way I did Troc's where I had great times both during and after Bobby's reign ..... I should mention that a Tim Rivers night at the I-Beam never disappointed .... but again that club just did it for me even if it weren't him up there ....



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[Chala]

Originally Posted by remicks

Well honestly I wasn't that DJ focused per say ... I cared who was DJing that night if I were going to a club where a DJ friend played.... but other than that I wasn't concerned about it. DJ's jumped clubs a lot or played only certain nights anyway .... I frequented various clubs because I liked the crowd or the club setting . My best disco experiences took place at LA's Studio One even though I've no idea who that was up there DJing ... likely several guys over the years ...
....While I have been in attendance when a DJ's set was agonizingly disastrous... and have even witnessed a club slowly vacate .... I typically found most DJs quite capable.

Yes Bobby at Trocadero was an important part of the total experience of that club ... he possessed a certain intuitive gift in how to work a crowd .... Yet when he moved to Dreamland that wasn't enough to make me switch. I didn't like the broader vibe at Dreamland the way I did Troc's where I had great times both during and after Bobby's reign ..... I should mention that a Tim Rivers night at the I-Beam never disappointed .... but again that club just did it for me even if it weren't him up there ....



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Thanks for contributing Remicks.

[Chala]

Did anyone ever hear of Jimmy Stuard who tragically died at the died at the Everard Baths fire. He played at 12 West amongst others? Many people swore he was the best there was.Here is what Barry Lederer had to say..."I MUST COMMENT THAT AMONG THE GREAT DJS AT 12 WEST WAS JIMMY STUARD, WHOSE LIFE WAS CUT OFF TOO SOON.HIS POTENTIAL FOR GREATNESS IS UNPARALLED"

BARRY LEDERER
OF GRAEBAR-THE SOUND OF 12 WEST TROCADERO, PROBE AND THE SAINT

[Dayna]

Even though I'm not a heavy hitter.LOL
I would say..
Bobby Guttadaro His work with Disconet plus the fact that he TURNED the Ice Palace OUT~!!,Bobby Viteritti.When I had time off from the Copa I would go to The Poop Deck and his style was incredible and his energy was always on blast plus his legendary work atTrocadero Transfer.,Larry Levan."and the fact that he did his own thing as what made him so Fabulous.and of course Frankie Knuckles..How could you leave out the Godfather of house who started out working with Larry at The Continental Baths.I would have loved to have heard Stephen as in L Freeman play..I had left Copa by then..
But I still may have that chance

[Chala]

Originally Posted by Dayna

Even though I'm not a heavy hitter.LOL

Of course your a heavy hitter Dayna, if i go to your myspace will i see a pic of you back in the day? Lol.

Originally Posted by Dayna

Frankie Knuckles..

Originally Posted by Dayna

How could you leave out the Godfather of house who started out working with Larry at The Continental Baths.

Yes Dayna we cannot forget Frankie!

Originally Posted by Dayna

I would have loved to have heard Stephen as in L Freeman play..I had left Copa by then..

Originally Posted by Dayna

But I still may have that chance

IF you do send me a CD i wanna hear him to. I asked him, but your better lookin!

[Dayna]

Originally Posted by Chala

Of course your a heavy hitter Dayna, if i go to your myspace will i see a pic of you back in the day? Lol.

OH NO..None of me back in the daylol..
only more recent photos..
But you should check my spaces out anyway..They are pretty hot
Yes Dayna we cannot forget Frankie!
Love HIM~!!..He's so funny and down to earth

IF you do send me a CD i wanna hear him to. I asked him, but your better lookin!

[font=Century Gothic][color=purple]........................................Stephens HOT..
but to a straight guy..I would be much HOTTER..

[STEPHEN L FREEMAN]

Originally Posted by Dayna

Stephens HOT..
but to a straight guy..I would be much HOTTER..

You ladies are makin' the Ol' Man blush!

And Dayna... I may be Kweer, but I'm not blind to beauty. Would love to go out wit' you on my arm.

The wait will be worth it. Your prezzy includes a lil' somthin'-somthin' that I'm "mastering" for you.

[Dayna]

Originally Posted by STEPHEN L FREEMAN

You ladies are makin' the Ol' Man blush!

And Dayna... I may be Kweer, but I'm not blind to beauty. Would love to go out wit' you on my arm.

The wait will be worth it. Your prezzy includes a lil' somthin'-somthin' that I'm "mastering" for you.

WE would look HOT arm in arm..
and I cant wait to get your special Package..
"The Irony in that sentance" lmao

[Chala]

Originally Posted by Dayna

WE would look HOT arm in arm..
and I cant wait to get your special Package..
"The Irony in that sentance" lmao

Wow look at you two flirting...lol...Stephen i sent you a pm a few days ago did you get it?

Dayna i went to one of your pages, it was so loaded with stuff, beautiful though, i could not find your pictures, maybe it's on the other one.

[Dayna]

Originally Posted by Chala

Wow look at you two flirting...lol...Stephen i sent you a pm a few days ago did you get it?

Dayna i went to one of your pages, it was so loaded with stuff, beautiful though, i could not find your pictures, maybe it's on the other one.

Here's one.. all men want to see is your shape anyway..my hair is quite a bit longer now.. forgive my big booty..lol
I dont get in the way of the paparazzi much, so I dont have alot..

[Chala]

Originally Posted by Dayna

Here's one.. all men want to see is your shape anyway..my hair is quite a bit longer now.. forgive my big booty..lol
I dont get in the way of the paparazzi much, so I dont have alot..

You look gorgeous dear thank you :-). I love a big a**

[Terry Sherman]

Originally Posted by Chala

I agree Boogie Doctor i don't think you have to be present live, (i am sure it helps) but not essential to form an opinion. By the way where did Siano spin? Thanks for replying

The Gallery which was very close to Flamingo.

[Terry Sherman]

In NYC:


1. John Ceglia
2. Jim Burgess
3. Alan Dodd

[the disco kid]

Here are some of the Dj's I heard spin live back in the day that blew me away for being technically proficient, having excellent taste in music, and able to move a crowd. In no particular order:

Howard Merrit
Robblie Leslie
Richie "midnight mix" Rivera
Warren Gluck
Jim Burgess
Roy Thode
Michael Graber

all incredibly talented DJ's

[conor l]

Based on tapes Ive heard(I wasnt born when these were at their peak), the best 3 would be Thode, Burgess and Viteritti. Have heard loads of tapes by all and theyre all technically superb

Also Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles, while excellent DJs, would be nearly as good at mixing as the aforementioned 3 IMO