Introducing Dj John

Regular DJ at DJ John Entertainment

Introducing Dj John

John Hordell (stage name Dj John) is a DJ regularly working for DJ John Entertainment

Read on to learn a bit more about Dj John and find out if they might be the perfect choice for your party or event!

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You can reach DJ John Entertainment on 01902 351828 07708 533204




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Dj John's Musical Specialities

Here are some of the specialist music genres for Dj John - this isn't an exhaustive list - just the areas where this DJ has the widest knowledge and experience

Dj John of DJ John Entertainment specialises in 70s era music70s era
The 1970's was a rich and varied time for music with artists such as The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac,The Carpenters, Elton John, The Eagles, America, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney and Wings, Bread and Steely Dan.

The mid-1970s saw the rise of disco music with bands like the Bee Gees, ABBA, Village People, Boney M, Donna Summer, KC and the Sunshine Band.

Hard rock and Heavy metal also emerged with British bands like Led Zeppelin, Free, The Who, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Judas Priest and Queen . The Australian band AC/DC also found its hard rock origins in the early 1970s and its breakthrough in 1979's Highway to Hell, while popular American rock bands included Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aerosmith, Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper and Kiss.

The mid-'70s saw the rise of punk music, major acts include the Ramones, Stranglers, Blondie, The Sex Pistols and The Clash.
Dj John of DJ John Entertainment specialises in Chart musicChart
'Chart' is a catch-all category to mean music that is popular right now and very recently. The kinds of stuff you will hear on BBC Radio 1 and 2, along with commercial stations, and is generally of interest to typical casual listeners / dancers.
Dj John of DJ John Entertainment specialises in Rock musicRock
Rock is a broad genre that encompasses a range of styles, drawing on many other genres. In general, however, "rock" is typically separated from "pop" through the preference for 4/4 timing, the predominant use of drums and electric guitars for the lead, and energetic singing.
Dj John of DJ John Entertainment specialises in 80s era music80s era
The 1980s saw the rise of MTV and music videos. Michael Jackson and Madonna were the most powerful musicians during this time. Their videos became a permanent fixture on MTV and gained a worldwide mass audience. Michael Jackson's Thriller album from 1982 is the best-selling album of all time.

In the second half of the 1980s teen pop became popular with bands and artists like New Kids on the Block, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, Tommy Page, New Edition, Stacey Q, The Bangles, Madonna, Olivia Newton-John and others.

Urban pop acts of the 1980s include Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Deniece Williams. American artists such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Prince and Janet Jackson ruled the charts throughout the decade and achieved tremendous success worldwide.

And then there were the New Romantics like The Human League, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Visage and Soft Cell alongside rock bands like Queen, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Europe, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, Guns N' Roses and the successful comebacks of Aerosmith and Alice Cooper.

And the 80's were a rich source of great soul and disco music with Prince, Jermaine Jackson, The Whispers, The S.O.S. Band, Stevie Wonder, Kool & the Gang, Yarbrough and Peoples, Rick James, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dazz Band, Evelyn King, Marvin Gaye, Mtume, DeBarge, Midnight Star, Luther Vandross, Freddie Jackson, Sade, Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Peabo Bryson.

Add with the beginnings of hip hop with Run D.M.C., Beastie Boys, NWA, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Boogie Down Productions, and Ice T, among others and the 80's truly had something for everybody.
Dj John of DJ John Entertainment specialises in 90s era music90s era
Pop music in the 1990s saw the continuation of teen pop and dance pop trends that emerged during the 1970s and 1980s, along with hip hop which grew in popularity during the decade. The Britpop movement saw various interchangeable groups such as Blur, Suede, Pulp, Ash, Supergrass, The Verve and Oasis regularly topping the charts throughout the decade. This was also the decade of the boy band and the girl band, with Take That, East 17, the Spice Girls, Westlife and Boyzone having great success.
Dj John of DJ John Entertainment specialises in 2010s/20s music2010s/20s
The 2010s saw increased popularisation of hip hop and rap, alongside adult contemporary music from the likes of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Adele, Pink and many others.

Whisperpop became a thing - a hushed vocal style commonly used by artists such as Lana Del Ray, Lorde and Selina Gomez. Traditional instruments made a comeback through artists such as Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers and others.

Electronic dance music experienced a revival after a lull during the early 2000s, with DJs leading much of the creative space - artists such as David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris, Owl City and more.

Teen pop also made a significant comeback through artists such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato.






Fun Facts about Dj John

We asked Dj John to supply some snippets of information about themselves, just for fun!

What year did you start DJing?
2001
Where was your first gig?
Polish Club in Wolverhampton
How much did you earn from your first gig?
£140
What would be your one favourite type of event?
Weddings
What is your absolute favourite musical genre?
Rock & Metal
Which song would you send into Room 101?
What does the fox say
What was the first record you ever bought?
Michael Jackson - Thriller on vinyl
Who is your favourite musical artist?
Bruce Dickenson
Is there a piece of equipment you wish you had never bought?
No
What is your all-time favourite lighting effect?
My Warlocks
What is your favourite brand of PA speaker?
Blue Acoustic
What is the oldest bit of kit in your collection?
Me
What do you think is the BEST part of DJing?
The thank you at the end of an event
What do you think is the WORST part of DJing?
Setting up and putting down the equipment
Do you have any hobbies other than DJing?
PS4, I enjoy gaming with my children
Tell us a SECRET about you!
If I tell you then it won\'t be a secret



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