DJ MIX #567 - Eddie Fowlkes - Detroit Legends at #StayHomeFestival by Dance Television

DT is proud to present DJ MIX #567 with the Detroit Originator- Eddie Fowlkes. Recorded during early pandemic in 2020 for #Stayhomefestival, the timeless music and seamless mixing has made this recording into one of our favourites at the Dance TV camp! Enjoy! @detroitwax Founding father of DETROIT TECHNO since 1986, DJ pioneer, quick-mix master, musical ambassador and label owner. Eddie Fowlkes is the history of Detroit Techno and not just because his handprints are cemented on the Detroit Historical Museum’s “Legends Plaza.” His 30+ years of moving a dancefloor and his 150+ deep catalog of soulful classics speak for themselves. After attending a 1978 Charivari party with his older sisters where he saw DJ Darryl Shannon mixing records, Eddie requested a mixer for Christmas. From that time on he mastered the art of DJing leading to his first release in 1986. That release on Metroplex Records, “Goodbye Kiss,” helped establish what would come to be known as Detroit Techno. In the 1980s, he performed with three turntables, a mixer, wah-wah pedal and the 808 & 909 drum machines and this revolutionary style of DJing pushed the boundaries of what a disc jockey could be. In 1993, Eddie Fowlkes found a name for his distinct sound: Techno Soul. Techno Soul is Detroit techno, 70s funk, the Motown sound, Parliament, and Chicago house. Eddie’s DJ sets reflect his productions that are an evolution in one track, from house to techno and back again. Eddie has many recordings and remixes on major labels and independents dating back to 1989 (Elektra Records, Sony, BMG, Warner Brothers, Azuli, Tresor, P.I.A.S). Of the Detroit originators, Eddie is not simply just a great DJ or just a great producer - he is equally strong in both avenues. Eddie never rested on his laurels but has always worked hard. A true inspiration to many generations of artists, he continues to create, to push boundaries, to release music on his two imprints (City Boy Records and Detroit Wax Records), to charm dancefloors worldwide, and to represent Detroit musical talent at its best. Watch the video recording of Eddie Fowlkes at the studio in Detroit with a very special introduction and 2 min 53 seconds of silence in memory of George Floyd, murdered by a cop in Minnesota: https://www.dancetv.net/watch/creators/400/eddie-fowlkes-house-dj-set-detroit-legends-usa-community