…getting nasty , other names mentioned in that FB thread too

    Derrick was probably the first real Dj I ever saw. I had no idea who he was, and it wasn’t until years later that I found out he was a big deal. King Britt had him at an all ages show (telling in retrospect) and I went because I was 16 and couldn’t get in anywhere else. I can’t say he, or any of the Bellville 3, had much of a direct impact on my own storied career, but I will say that I always thought Derrick was kinda off. His flouncing around Paris in scarves down to his feet and talking about the creation of Techno as if its akin to rocket science is all a bit painful. I can’t say any of this comes as much of a surprise…..

    However, I am 100% DUDES ROCK, so fuck this noise, Derrick is innocent until proven guilty. Asking for a prostitute on your rider is an alpha move, and it shows he understands that sex work as real work.

    alistair yes, prog had a huge influence on house and techno. Pushing Too Hard played a big part in the creation of Strings of Life.

        If May is innocent, he should sue. I see the author also accuses him of ripping off his piano riff in Strings of Life which is basically the only thing that has kept him relevant all these years

        Folks, it looks like Mr. May is coming to town!!!

          Smallman1 He was playing up in Croatia a few years ago. One decent tune( back in 88) doesn’t gives you the right to harass every bird at Barbarella’s.

          Pest

            Wonder how slawsy behaved in the club vip rooms when he was prog royalty and lording it over the scene?

            His clobber would have been a right turn off.

            And the fact he was an absolute clown.

            Ogling all the dorises of colour while sweating profusely in his Arthur Daley jacket. Manky.

            See that Derrick is playing a set in aid of Beirut today. Looks like a good all round line up