Mister Good Times: The enthralling life story of a legendary DJ - Hardcover

Jay, Norman

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9780349700656: Mister Good Times: The enthralling life story of a legendary DJ

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ISBN 10: 0349700656 ISBN 13: 9780349700656

Publisher: Dialogue Books, 2019

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THE ENTHRALLING LIFE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY DJ, NORMAN JAY MBE

'Norman Jay's contribution to club culture is immeasurable . . . He brought new life to undiscovered classics and in doing so turned on a whole new generation' David Rodigan

Mister Good Times is the enthralling story of a black kid growing up in a (largely white) working class world; of vivid, often violent experiences on the football terraces; of the emerging club scene growing out of a melting pot of styles; of how Jay, with his contemporaries, took the music of Black America, gave it a distinctly London twist, and used the marriage of styles to forge a hugely successful career as a trailblazing DJ and broadcaster, becoming an inspiration to a whole generation of dance music fans, black and white, without ever compromising his integrity.

Along the way are tales of adventures across the country following Spurs; of Northern Soul nights, warehouse parties and illegal raves; of sound systems, the good and bad times of the Notting Hill carnival, the heady days of pirate radio, Rare Groove and the burgeoning British dance music scene.

Mister Good Times is the story of a man who has lived his life on his own terms, helping to define a new British culture.

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Norman Jay MBE has lived a life fuller than most can imagine, having witnessed practically every pivotal moment in UK black culture over the past half century . . . Mister Good Times [is] the story of his life that also doubles up as a first-hand account of the growth of black music culture in the UK, thanks to the fact that it was Jay who was largely responsible for spearheading said growth. He is the pioneer, the author of the musical blueprint that black people in the industry will follow for years to come (GQ)

Norman's contribution to club culture is immeasurable; his passion for music knows no bounds and it was as a result of his groundbreaking warehouse parties that people from all walks of life came together to enjoy the 'rare grooves' that he had spent his entire life collecting. He brought new life to undiscovered classics and in doing so turned on a whole new generation (David Rodigan)

Book Description:

Mister Good Times is the enthralling life story of the legendary DJ Norman Jay MBE, encompassing his passions of football, fashion and multicultural London; a vivid and engaging portrait of the man behind the music that has inspired a whole generation of dance music fans worldwide.

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