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20th-century disc jockeys

228 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Abz LovePerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Abidin Breen (born 29 June 1979), better known as Abz Love, is an English singer, rapper, and songwriter.
Adam BeyerPerson · Music memorabiliaAdam Thomas Beyer (born 15 May 1976 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish electronic dance music producer and DJ.
Adam FPerson · Music memorabiliaAdam Fenton (born 8 February 1972), also known as Adam F, is an English record producer and DJ who has worked across various genres.
AdamskiPerson · Music memorabilia
Adrian LuxPerson · Music memorabiliaPrinz Adrian Johannes Hynne, better known as Adrian Lux (born 1 May 1986), is a Swedish disc jockey and music producer. His biggest chart success is "Teenage Crime".
Adrian SherwoodPerson · Music memorabiliaAdrian Maxwell Sherwood (born 20 January 1958) is an English record producer specialising in the genre of dub music.
AfrojackPerson · Music memorabiliaNick Leonardus van de Wall (lang; born 9 September 1987), known professionally as Afrojack (stylized in all caps), is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer.
Alex PatersonPerson · Music memorabiliaAlex Paterson (also known as Dr Alex Paterson, born Duncan Alexander Robert Paterson;
Alon De LocoPerson · Music memorabiliaAlon Cohen (born November 25, 1974), known professionally by his stage name Alon De Loco, is an Israeli singer, rapper and record producer.
Ami SuzukiPerson · Film memorabiliaAmi Suzuki (鈴木亜美, Suzuki Ami, born 9 February 1982) is a Japanese recording artist, DJ, and actress from Zama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Amon TobinPerson · Music memorabiliaAmon Adonai Santos de Araújo Tobin (born February 7, 1972) is a Brazilian electronic musician, composer and producer.
Andrew WeatherallPerson · Music memorabiliaAndrew James Weatherall (6 April 1963 – 17 February 2020) was an English musician, DJ, songwriter, producer and remixer.
Andy CPerson · Music memorabiliaAndy C (born Andrew Michael Clarke on April 7, 1976) is an English DJ and record producer. He co-founded RAM Records, a drum and bass label.
AnniePerson · Music memorabiliaAnne Lilia Berge Strand (born 21 November 1977), known professionally as Annie, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ.
Ansel ElgortPerson · Music memorabiliaAnsel Elgort (born March 14, 1994) is an American actor and singer. He began his acting career with a supporting role in the horror film Carrie (2013).
Anthony RotherPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Frankfurt.
Antoine ClamaranPerson · Music memorabiliaAntoine Clamaran-Danzelle (French: [ɑ̃twan klamaʁɑ̃ dɑ̃zɛl]; born 8 November 1964) is a French house music producer, DJ and remixer. In the early 1990s, his local fame interested M
Aphex TwinPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard David James (born 18 August 1971), known professionally as Aphex Twin, is a British musician, composer and DJ active in electronic music since 1988.
ApparatPerson · Music memorabiliaSascha Ring (born 27 June 1978), better known by the stage name Apparat, is a German electronic musician. He was previously co-owner of Shitkatapult records.
Armand Van HeldenPerson · Music memorabiliaArmand van Helden (Dutch pronunciation: [vɑn ˈɦɛldən]; born February 16, 1970) is an American DJ, record producer, remixer and songwriter from Boston, Massachusetts.
Arthur BakerPerson · Music memorabilia
AxwellPerson · Music memorabiliaAxel Christofer Hedfors (born 18 December 1977), better known by his stage name Axwell, is a Swedish DJ, record producer, remixer and owner of Axtone Records.
BastoPerson · Music memorabiliaJef Martens, better known by his stage name Basto (stylized as Basto!), is a Belgian record producer, musician and DJ.
Bob CranePerson · Film memorabiliaRobert Edward Crane (July 13, 1928 – June 29, 1978) was an American actor, drummer, radio personality, disc jockey and star of the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes.
Bob MouldPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Arthur Mould (born October 16, 1960) is an American musician, principally known for his work as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s…
BonoboPerson · Music memorabiliaSimon Charles Green (born 30 March 1976), known by his stage name Bonobo, is an English musician, producer, and DJ based in Los Angeles.
Boy GeorgeDesigner · FashionGeorge Alan O'Dowd (born 14 June 1961), known professionally as Boy George, is a British musician, songwriter and DJ who rose to fame as the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club.
Boys NoizePerson · Music memorabiliaAlexander "Alex" Ridha (born 22 August 1982), better known by his stage name Boys Noize, is a German-Iraqi electronic music record producer, songwriter and DJ known for collaborations with…
Brennan HeartPerson · Music memorabiliaFabian Bohn (born 2 March 1982), known professionally as Brennan Heart, is a Dutch DJ and hardstyle producer.
BrodinskiPerson · Music memorabiliaLouis Rogé, known professionally as Brodinski, is a French composer, producer and DJ from Reims. Brodinski performs internationally and is regularly invited to major music festivals.
C-drik FermontPerson · Music memorabiliaCedrik Fermont (also known as C-drík Fermont or Kirdec) is a vegan artist, academically trained musician, DJ, singer, composer and drummer.
C. J. BollandPerson · Music memorabiliaChristian Jay "C. J." Bolland (born 18 June 1971, Stockton-on-Tees, England) is an English-Belgian techno producer and remixer with British roots.
Calu RiveroDesigner · Modern designCarla Soledad "Calu" Rivero (born 5 April 1987) is an Argentine actress and model.
Calvin JohnsonPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Olympia.
Carl CoxPerson · Music memorabiliaCarl Andrew Cox (born 29 July 1962) is a British house and techno club DJ, radio DJ, motorsport team owner and record producer. He lives in Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
Caroline D'AmorePerson · Film memorabiliaCaroline D'Amore (born June 9, 1984) is an American businesswoman, DJ, actress, and fashion model. She is the founder and CEO of Pizza Girl, Inc.
CerronePerson · Music memorabiliaMarc Cerrone (born 24 May 1952), known mononymously as Cerrone, is a French disco drummer, composer, conductor, DJ, record producer and creator of concerts.
Charlotte de WittePerson · Music memorabiliaCharlotte Aloïs de Witte (lang; born 21 July 1992) is a Belgian DJ and record producer, best known for her "dark and stripped-back" brand of acid techno and minimal techno.
Choi Kang-heePerson · Film memorabilia
CongorockPerson · Music memorabiliaRocco Rampino (born 4 July 1983 in Lecce), better known as Congorock, is an Italian producer and DJ, best known for his song "Babylon,” released in 2010.
Craig CharlesAuthor · BooksCraig Joseph Charles (born 11 July 1964) is a British actor, comedian, presenter and DJ.
Damian MarleyPerson · Music memorabiliaDamian Robert Nesta Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican reggae singer. The youngest son of Bob Marley, he is the recipient of four Grammy Awards.[1]
Damu the FudgemunkPerson · Music memorabiliaEarl Davis (born June 8, 1984), known professionally as Damu the Fudgemunk, is an American hip-hop producer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and rapper from Washington, D.C.
Danger MousePerson · Music memorabiliaBrian Joseph Burton (born July 29, 1977), known professionally as Danger Mouse, is an American musician and record producer. He has been nominated for 22 Grammy Awards and has won six.
Daniel HuntPerson · Music memorabiliaLadytron are a British electronic band formed in Liverpool in 1999. The group consists of Helen Marnie (lead vocals, synthesizers), Mira Aroyo (vocals, synthesizers), and Daniel Hunt…
DatsikPerson · Music memorabiliaTroy Beetles (born June 8, 1988), better known by his stage name Datsik, is a retired Canadian DJ and music producer. His first release was in the spring of 2009.
Dave BallPerson · Music memorabiliaDave Ball was a British musician, songwriter, record producer, disc jockey and composer (1959–2025). He was born in Chester and died in London.
Dave Lee TravisPhotographer · PhotographyDavid Patrick Griffin (born 25 May 1945), known professionally as Dave Lee Travis, is an English disc jockey and television presenter.
David GuettaPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Paris.
David HolmesPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Belfast.
David MoralesPerson · Music memorabiliaDavid Morales (born August 21, 1961) is an American disc jockey, record producer and remixer.
Daz SampsonPerson · Music memorabiliaDarren "Daz" Sampson (born 28 November 1974) is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and football manager.
Dimitri from ParisPerson · Music memorabiliaDimitrios Yerasimos (Dimítrios Yerásimos; born 27 October 1963), better known as Dimitri from Paris, is a French music producer, DJ and composer of Greek descent.
Dino LennyPerson · Music memorabiliaDino Lenny (born Dino Anthony Lanni) is an Italian DJ, singer, record producer and record label owner (Frenetica), who has been active in the dance music scene for over 30 years.
DJ AMPerson · Music memorabiliaAdam Michael Goldstein (March 30, 1973 – August 28, 2009), known professionally as DJ AM, was an American DJ.
DJ AntoinePerson · Music memorabiliaAntoine Konrad (born 23 June 1975), known professionally as DJ Antoine, is a Swiss house DJ and record producer from Basel.
DJ BabuPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher E. Oroc (born September 17, 1974), better known as DJ Babu, is a Filipino-American DJ, record producer, turntablist, and educator.
DJ BuddhaPerson · Music memorabiliaUrales Vargas (born March 15, 1980), known professionally as DJ Buddha, is an American DJ, record producer, radio personality, music publisher, and record executive from Lawrence,…
DJ DadoPerson · Music memorabiliaDJ Dado (born Flavio Daddato, 6 January 1967) is an Italian disc jockey and record producer who is mostly known for his remix of Mark Snow's theme for X-Files, and for covering Giorgio…
DJ HellPerson · Music memorabiliaHelmut Josef Geier (born 6 September 1962), known professionally as DJ Hell, is a German DJ.
DJ HypePerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Ford (born May 1968), better known as DJ Hype, is a British jungle and drum and bass producer and DJ.
DJ Kay SlayPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Grayson (August 14, 1965 – April 17, 2022), known professionally as DJ Kay Slay, was an American disc jockey (DJ) from Manhattan, New York.
DJ KrushPerson · Music memorabiliaHideaki Ishi, better known by his stage name DJ Krush, is a Japanese record producer and DJ.
DJ MehdiPerson · Music memorabiliaMehdi Favéris-Essadi (20 January 1977 – 13 September 2011), better known by his stage name DJ Mehdi, was a French-Tunisian hip hop and house music producer and DJ.
DJ PaulDesigner · FashionPaul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), known professionally as DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer.
DJ PierrePerson · Music memorabiliaNathaniel Pierre Jones, better known by his stage name DJ Pierre, is an American DJ and house record producer, based in Chicago.
DJ PremierPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ.
DJ QuicksilverPerson · Music memorabiliaOrhan Terzi (born 28 June 1964), also known as DJ Quicksilver and Watergate, is a German-Turkish DJ and music producer.
DJ RushPerson · Music memorabiliaIsaiah Major (born January 9, 1970) best known as DJ Rush, is an American musician, DJ and record producer of electronic music, who was active in the early Chicago techno scene.
DJ SammyPerson · Music memorabiliaSamuel Bouriah (born 19 October 1969), better known by his stage name DJ Sammy, is a Spanish DJ and record producer.
DJ ShadowPerson · Music memorabiliaJoshua Paul Davis (born June 29, 1972), known professionally as DJ Shadow, is an American DJ and record producer. His debut studio album, Endtroducing., was released in 1996.
DJ TonkaPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas-René Gerlach (born June 24, 1973), known professionally as DJ Tonka, is a German electronic dance musician. He is also known as Tonka, Chip Tunes, and Thomastic.
DJ WebstarPerson · Music memorabiliaTroy Ryan (born October 25, 1986), better known by his stage name DJ Webstar (or simply Webstar) is an American DJ and record producer.
DJ ZanyPerson · Music memorabiliaRaoul van Grinsven (known more commonly as DJ Zany or Zany; born 11 May 1974) is a Dutch disc jockey and former member of Shadowlands Terrorists, now specialising in hardstyle.
Domo GenesisPerson · Music memorabiliaDominique Marquis Cole (born March 9, 1991), known professionally as Domo Genesis, is an American rapper, DJ, and songwriter.
Don CannonPerson · Music memorabiliaDonald Cannon (born August 2, 1979) is an American DJ, record producer, and record executive who served as Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Recordings from 2012 to 2018.
Donald GloverPerson · Film memorabiliaDonald McKinley Glover Jr. (born September 25, 1983), also known by his musical stage name Childish Gambino, is an American actor, rapper, singer, comedian, and filmmaker.
Dr. DrePerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Compton.
Duke ReidPerson · Music memorabiliaArthur "Duke" Reid CD (21 July 1915 – 1 January 1975) was a Jamaican record producer, DJ and record label owner.
Eddie FowlkesPerson · Music memorabiliaEddie Fowlkes (born December 24, 1962) is an American techno and house DJ. He was influential to the early Detroit techno scene.
Edward MayaPerson · Music memorabiliaEduard Marian Ilie (ˈedu.ard mariˈan iˈli.e; born 29 June 1986), better known by his stage name Edward Maya, is a Romanian musician, record producer, DJ and songwriter.
Fedde le GrandPerson · Music memorabilia
Flux PavilionPerson · Music memorabiliaJoshua Kierkegaard Grant Steele (born 15 January 1989), known professionally as Flux Pavilion, is an English EDM producer, DJ, singer-songwriter and label owner.
Fox StevensonPerson · Music memorabiliaStanley "Fox" Stevenson-Byrne (born 25 January 1993), formerly known as Stan SB or Stan SSB, is an English singer-songwriter, DJ and producer of bass music, mostly drum and bass and glitch…
François KevorkianPerson · Music memorabiliaFrançois Kevorkian (born 10 January 1954), also known by the stage name François K, is a French DJ, producer, remixer and record label owner of Armenian descent and based in the United…
Frankie KnucklesPerson · Music memorabiliaFrancis Warren Nicholls Jr. (January 18, 1955 – March 31, 2014), known professionally as Frankie Knuckles, was an American DJ, record producer, and remixer.
Glenn BeckAuthor · BooksGlenn Lee Beck (born February 10, 1964) is an American conservative political commentator, radio host, entrepreneur, and television producer.
Grandmaster FlashPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Robert Saddler (born January 1, 1958), known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, is a Barbadian-American DJ.
Gui BorattoPerson · Music memorabiliaGuilherme Boratto (born 1974) is a Brazilian electronic music producer. In the 1990s, he was a member of the Eurodance group Sect.
Guru JoshArtist · SculpturePaul Dudley Walden (6 June 1964 – 28 December 2015), better known as Guru Josh, was a Jersey musician, active in the British post-acid house scene, best known for his debut single,…
Guy GerberPerson · Music memorabiliaGuy Avraham Gerber (born 1974), is an Israeli electronic DJ/producer and musician who works in the underground techno scene.
Henrik KlingenbergPerson · Music memorabiliaHenrik "Henkka" Klingenberg (born 21 October 1978) is a Finnish keyboardist, keytarist and singer.
Henrik SchwarzPerson · Music memorabiliaHenrik Schwarz (born 31 May 1972) is a German deep house and classical crossover producer and DJ from Bodensee, whose career began in the early 1990s.
Howard DonaldPerson · Music memorabiliaHoward Paul Donald (born 28 April 1968) is an English singer, songwriter, drummer, pianist, dancer, DJ and record producer. He is a member of the pop group Take That.
Ice MCPerson · Music memorabiliaIan Colin Campbell (born 22 March 1965), better known as Ice MC, is a British rapper who started his professional music career in Italy, when he got a record deal signing to record producer…
J DillaPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla, Jay Dee, or simply Dilla, was an American record producer, rapper, and composer.
Jake WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaJake Williams (born 1974) is a British electronic music producer and remixer, who currently records as Rex the Dog. Rex the Dog currently releases on Kompakt Records.
James BlakePerson · Music memorabiliaJames Blake Litherland (born 26 September 1988) is an English singer-songwriter and record producer.
James MurphyPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Jeremiah Murphy (born February 4, 1970) is an American musician, DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Jeff HealeyPerson · Music memorabiliaNorman Jeffrey Healey (March 25, 1966 – March 2, 2008) was a Canadian blues, rock and jazz guitarist, singer and songwriter who attained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. He reached No.
Jeff MillsPerson · Music memorabiliaJeff Mills (born June 18, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan), also known as "the Wizard", is an American DJ, record producer, and composer.
Joachim GarraudPerson · Music memorabiliaJoachim André Garraud (ʒɔakim ɑ̃dʁe ɡaʁo; born 27 September 1968) is a French DJ, music producer and remixer from Nantes.
Joe HahnArtist · PaintingsJoseph Hahn (born March 15, 1977), known professionally as Mr. Hahn, is an American musician, DJ, director, and visual artist best known as the DJ and creative director of the rock band…
John TejadaPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Photography by Braulio Lam
Jon HopkinsPerson · Music memorabilia
Joseph SimmonsPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), better known by the stage name Run, Rev. Run or DJ Run, is an American rapper, producer, DJ, and television personality.
JovanottiPerson · Music memorabiliaLorenzo Cherubini (born 27 September 1966), known professionally as Jovanotti (lang), is an Italian singer-songwriter, rapper, and disc jockey.
Juan AtkinsPerson · Music memorabiliaJuan Atkins (born September 12, 1962), also known as Model 500 and Infiniti, is an American record producer and DJ from Detroit, Michigan.
Juicy JPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Memphis.
Julian CalorPerson · Music memorabiliaThis is a list of artists who are recording for or once recorded for Monstercat. This includes artists who have worked with Silk Music before its acquisition by Monstercat in 2021.
Junior JackPerson · Music memorabiliaVito Lucente (born 31 August 1971), known by his stage name Junior Jack, is an Italian house music producer and DJ based in Belgium.
Justin BaldoniPerson · Film memorabiliaJustin Louis Baldoni (born January 24, 1984) is an American actor and director. He is best known for playing Rafael Solano on the CW telenovela Jane the Virgin (2014–2019) and for starring…
Kardinal OffishallPerson · Music memorabiliaJason Drew Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall, is a Canadian rapper and record producer.
KaskadePerson · Music memorabiliaRyan Gary Raddon (born February 25, 1971), better known by his stage name Kaskade, is an American DJ, songwriter, music producer and remixer.
Ken IshiiPerson · Music memorabiliaKen Ishii (ケン・イシイ) is a Japanese DJ and record producer from Sapporo. He graduated from Hitotsubashi University.
Kenny EverettPerson · Music memorabiliaKenny Everett (born Maurice James Christopher Cole; 25 December 1944 – 4 April 1995) was an English radio DJ and television comedian, known for his zany comedic style.
Kevin SaundersonPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Maurice Saunderson (born September 5, 1964) is an American electronic dance music DJ and record producer.
King BrittPerson · Music memorabiliaKing Britt (born 1968) is an American record producer, composer, performer, educator, and DJ and record producer from Philadelphia.
KryderPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Simon Knight (born October 28, 1980), better known by his stage name Kryder, is an English DJ and record producer.
Kurtis BlowPerson · Music memorabiliaKurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), known professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

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