Who Is A Disc Jockey?

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Let's see if I can add some meat to this thread.

Where did the term "Disc Jockey" originate? RADIO!

It's fine and dandy if you have taught yourself how to "mix" music in the garage, in the bedroom, etc.

It's also fine if you don't "mix" music and just push play.
The term "DJ/Disc Jockey" refers to one that plays recorded music.

This taken from Dictionary.com:

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
disc jockey – noun
1. a person who conducts a radio broadcast consisting of recorded music, informal talk, commercial announcements, etc.
2. a person who selects, plays, and announces records at a discotheque.

American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source
disc jockey also disk jockey
n. An announcer who presents and comments on popular recorded music, especially on the radio; a DJ.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.

WordNet - Cite This Source disc jockey

noun
a person who announces and plays popular recorded music
[syn: disk jockey]
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I am a (radio) Disc Jockey - and damn proud of it. I cut my teeth on small market radio, started my radio broadcast career in 1979 while still in college and have strong ties to the radio stations in this market today.

I am a (mobile) Disc Jockey - and damn proud of it. I have been providing music playback on a mobile basis since I was a junior in high school.

I am a (club/discotheque) Disc Jockey - and damn proud of it. (my avatar shows me in the booth at the club)

I am a "DJ/Disc Jockey" - period. And damn proud of it.
 
I dont plan weddings

I dont work as a clown (although on occasion Ive been called one) Juggler, Fire eater, Sword Swallower or Knife thrower

Im not a director

I dont know personally any Merrymen or Robin Hood himself nor do I own a bow and arrow

I dont wear a bowtie or a penguin suit although I do dress nice

I dont know any more or pretend to know any more than any other wedding professional

I do carry professional sound equipment and a large music library

I make people dance

I make clients happy

Yup I guess Im a Disc Jockey

C'Mon guys the first step is to admitting it :sqrolleyes:
 
I'm treading on dangerous ground for me here, so I'll try to word carefully. You all know my true passion is as a Karaoke Host (NOT a KJ).

That being said, I am often hired as a straight DJ for private events. When I am hired to provide DJ services, THAT is what I do. I am a DJ- Not an event director/catering,floral, clothing coordinator/author (oops). I AM a DJ.
 
I Am Led To Believe The List Is So

Bill Hollick
Bryan Durio
DJ Gray
Fred Stewart
Jeff Romard
JoeChartreuse
Jon Tuck
kwikdraw
Request Line Productions
SoftJock Rick
sparkieg
thatmusicguy
The Vinyl Spinner
 
I am a DJ because I said so.
I am a DJ because I treat this as an art.
I am a DJ because I have the ability to make people connect with me through music.
I am a DJ because I learn the functions of my gear. I also master the use of my gear.
I am a DJ because I am quality driven. I give out what I expect back.
I am a DJ because God gave me a gift to benefit from the rewards.
I know I am a good DJ because loyal clients call me back.

Thanks for reading.
 
Village Uber Ya!

Bill Hollick -- guy in the hat that doesn't talk much
Bryan Durio -- logistics
DJ Gray -- medicine man
DJ JohnThe1 -- Rasta
DJ Sue -- babe/our mom
Fred Stewart -- driver
GoodKnightDJ -- mole (he is disguised as an ENTERTAINMENT HOST)
Jeff Romard -- hunter
JoeChartreuse -- messenger
Jon Tuck -- crazy guy
kwikdraw -- watchman
Request Line Productions -- comedy relief
SoftJock Rick -- gadget guy
sparkieg -- guy that nobody is really sure about what he does around here
thatmusicguy -- friar of bacon
The Vinyl Spinner -- idiot (cuz SOMEBODY had to volunteer) edit: oh! but I am also the Mayor and the architect

This was NOT on the agenda, but you cannot hinder evolution.
 
The Vinyl Spinner said:
sparkieg -- guy that nobody is really sure about what he does around here


This was NOT on the agenda, but you cannot hinder evolution.
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I didn't evolve, I crawled out from underneath a rock.

As for what I do around here - Hell, I don't know either. I just sort of hang out and drink beer with the rest of the crew til somethin' breaks....Oh wait, that's what I do at the TV station.......the curtain between reality and fantasy is becoming blurred......:sqerr:
 
sparkieg said:
Really?!?! And here I thought I worked for CBS all this time. You learn something new every day.
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Just wait till you see your official ACTION FIGURE. :p
 
SoftJock Rick said:
Yo, Joey Dude,

You'all wantin' me to pick up the donuts?


Hmmm...

My friends in Yonkers might say it's the other way 'round, if ya get my drift Mr. Messenger :sqwink: :sqbiggrin:
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From readin' the shouts I jest figgered ya'll had the most expertise findin' good ones.....:sqrolleyes:
 
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