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A press release I received today. Some of you may think he's cheesy, and he may have been in his later years, but he was always a great dj and one of the people responsible for getting the English house scene going. He went to Ibiza way before you, too. 
Press Announcement from Danny Rampling
It?s been said that as a pioneering DJ I made a significant contribution to the history of club culture over these last two decades. I have most certainly filled my own personal suitcase of dreams and ambitions during the course of the last 18 years.
Looking back from where I am today as a man, a husband and a father - I am humbled to have played a part in a time that will go down in humanity as a musical revolution. A time when music took a powerful seat at the table of world?s change and made it?s impact globally to millions of happy people. Dare I say love-happy faces of all creeds and races?
The passion and the energy I helped project in developing the UK and American House music scene in its infancy was contagious, it spread like a bush-fire until it engulfed the world and regardless of what the cynics may have said it was a rebellious force that made a positive statement for change in British youth culture. Especially the second summer of love - the halcyon years of 1988 and 1989. ?Shoom Shoom? they roared in every room.
Those 18 years on the DJ stage have been such a brilliant experience. Sharing music and love with people all around the world in the darkest corners to the most fabulous settings always spreading the true vibe of House music with its message of peace and harmony.
We are all products of our experiences and 2005 finds me in my own personal state of peace and harmony. I?m going to Break For Love - this will be my final year as a professional DJ. Saturday 31st December 2005 ? Rampling hangs up his headphones.
During the forthcoming last few months I?m certain that some of the gigs leading up to my finale on New Years Eve will get emotional, however this is a celebration for change.
I love music and it will always be part of my life both reflectively and positively tomorrow.
I will be making a final appearance on New Years Eve. There will also be a final farewell London party in December, for which information will be announced soon.
So what next?
Over the years of playing around the world, I have been slowly developing a taste for fine wines and modern eclectic cuisine. Many of my friends are chefs or wine importers and the passion and enthusiasm I have for this has made me take the decision to bow out at the top and open a restaurant in central London next year. My son Claudio and my wife Patricia will also benefit from me being at home in the city full time rather than jetting off around the world returning jet-lagged for days only to go off and do it again a few days later.
The new vision is very challenging but its also exciting getting closer to the realisation of another dream of being a restaurateur. I am certain now is the right time to turn and face the change head on and enjoy. The emphasis will be on having fun at a restaurant (rather than a stuffy silent environment) and enjoying stylish food of the highest standard. It will be a large chilled space with 80+ covers and I am fortunate that my business partner has 17 years experience in Michelin Star restaurants. The cuisine will be modern European with Southern Mediterranean influences. More information of this venture will be announced.
The culmination of 18 years DJ'ing will also see a landmark compilation release on Defected. I am currently putting together a 3 CD set, which will be released at the end of the summer. Two of the CDs will reflect the greatest timeless tracks I?ve played over the years, which will reflect the magic of the days of Shoom, Pure Sexy and the Love Groove Dance Party. The final CD will be eclectic Balearic. This collector?s edition will be a piece of history.?
Press Announcement from Danny Rampling
It?s been said that as a pioneering DJ I made a significant contribution to the history of club culture over these last two decades. I have most certainly filled my own personal suitcase of dreams and ambitions during the course of the last 18 years.
Looking back from where I am today as a man, a husband and a father - I am humbled to have played a part in a time that will go down in humanity as a musical revolution. A time when music took a powerful seat at the table of world?s change and made it?s impact globally to millions of happy people. Dare I say love-happy faces of all creeds and races?
The passion and the energy I helped project in developing the UK and American House music scene in its infancy was contagious, it spread like a bush-fire until it engulfed the world and regardless of what the cynics may have said it was a rebellious force that made a positive statement for change in British youth culture. Especially the second summer of love - the halcyon years of 1988 and 1989. ?Shoom Shoom? they roared in every room.
Those 18 years on the DJ stage have been such a brilliant experience. Sharing music and love with people all around the world in the darkest corners to the most fabulous settings always spreading the true vibe of House music with its message of peace and harmony.
We are all products of our experiences and 2005 finds me in my own personal state of peace and harmony. I?m going to Break For Love - this will be my final year as a professional DJ. Saturday 31st December 2005 ? Rampling hangs up his headphones.
During the forthcoming last few months I?m certain that some of the gigs leading up to my finale on New Years Eve will get emotional, however this is a celebration for change.
I love music and it will always be part of my life both reflectively and positively tomorrow.
I will be making a final appearance on New Years Eve. There will also be a final farewell London party in December, for which information will be announced soon.
So what next?
Over the years of playing around the world, I have been slowly developing a taste for fine wines and modern eclectic cuisine. Many of my friends are chefs or wine importers and the passion and enthusiasm I have for this has made me take the decision to bow out at the top and open a restaurant in central London next year. My son Claudio and my wife Patricia will also benefit from me being at home in the city full time rather than jetting off around the world returning jet-lagged for days only to go off and do it again a few days later.
The new vision is very challenging but its also exciting getting closer to the realisation of another dream of being a restaurateur. I am certain now is the right time to turn and face the change head on and enjoy. The emphasis will be on having fun at a restaurant (rather than a stuffy silent environment) and enjoying stylish food of the highest standard. It will be a large chilled space with 80+ covers and I am fortunate that my business partner has 17 years experience in Michelin Star restaurants. The cuisine will be modern European with Southern Mediterranean influences. More information of this venture will be announced.
The culmination of 18 years DJ'ing will also see a landmark compilation release on Defected. I am currently putting together a 3 CD set, which will be released at the end of the summer. Two of the CDs will reflect the greatest timeless tracks I?ve played over the years, which will reflect the magic of the days of Shoom, Pure Sexy and the Love Groove Dance Party. The final CD will be eclectic Balearic. This collector?s edition will be a piece of history.?
that's just to bad.i hope i listen him one last time before new year.
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