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His engaging storytelling approach makes complex themes accessible and enjoyable for both music aficionados and curious readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned music historian or a novice eager to learn more, Bill Brewster's books are a fantastic resource for understanding the intricate tapestry of music history and DJ culture. Dive into his collection and discover the stories behind the beats that have defined generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"last-night-a-dj-saved-my-life-by-bill-brewster-9781474625609","title":"Last Night a DJ Saved My Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOREWORD BY JAMES MURPHY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Literally changed the course of my life' \u003cstrong\u003eJames Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen someone says, 'You have to know your history...' this is it. A pop culture classic for over two decades, now fully refreshed and updated as part of White Rabbit's Deep Cuts series, \u003ci\u003eLast Night a DJ Saved My Life\u003c\/i\u003e is the whole unruly story of dance music in one volume. It recreates the dancefloors that made history, conjuring their atmosphere with loving detail and bringing you the voices of the DJs and clubbers at their heart - from grime, garage, house, hip hop and disco, to techno, soul, reggae, rock'n'roll, and EDM. 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This classic book is the whole unruly story of dance music in one volume. It recreates the dancefloors that made history, conjuring their atmosphere with loving detail and bringing you the voices of the DJs and clubbers at their heart—from grime, garage, house, hip hop and disco, to techno, soul, reggae, rock'n'roll, and EDM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether musical outlaw, obsessive crate-digger or overpaid superstar, the DJ has been at the spinning centre of nightlife for a century, making parties wilder, pushing clubbers harder, and driving music into completely new shapes and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1999, this was the first book to do justice to the DJ's rollercoaster ride. Twenty years later, it's fully refreshed, carefully updated, and filled with even more stories, including two brand new chapters. 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