ryandio 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I'm doing a 70's Glam Rock night this weekend, and one of the first things I asked when I accepted the gig is ....... you guessed it..... Gary Glitter Yes or No. The client said yes and personally I have no problems playing his music as he was an integral part of the scene and made some cracking party tracks. Although I definitely will not be playing "Do You Wanna Touch Me There". Normally I steer away from playing any Gary Glitter nowadays, even if its requested, because there’s always someone who will come up and tell me to get that :poo: off now!!. Mind you, I used to get the same with Michael Jackson a couple of years ago. Abhorrent as his personal life is and in no way do I condone it, where do you stop, maybe I shouldn’t play R.Kelly, Chuck Berry, Bay City Rollers, Michael Jackson, Jonathan King, Jerry Lee Lewis, PM Dawn, The Who,.... etc. etc, I'm just wondering other people’s views/experiences on censoring artists are? Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I would say take your cue from the radio, They still play all the other artisits but non of GG or JK so dont play them.... Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
supersound dj 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Easy one this....His music didnt do any damage to anyone,You would invite cds into your home but not the man himself. Its down to people been narrow minded and trying to prove a point. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
dh140770 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 It's still very high profile case and still current. I wouldn't play it and I told a potential client exactly this. The gig didn't come off although the guy was in agreement with my decision. I don't play much Michael Jackson either for the same reasons. Some people can be very narrow minded and you never know how they are going to react. If someone was genuinely offended by somthing I played unknowingly then I would just choose another record and move on. ---------------------------- Thanks ... Dave Wired For Sound Discos Link to post Share on other sites
disco4hire 1 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 If I was requested to play it I would, if i wasn't, I wouldn't, it's as simple as that. I'm a DJ, not the morality police. Personally I wouldn't buy anything these cretins may release in the future, but I wouldn't throw away the stuff I already have. New Site Clouds Disco Link to post Share on other sites
flash911 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 If I was requested to play it I would, if i wasn't, I wouldn't, it's as simple as that. I'm a DJ, not the morality police. Personally I wouldn't buy anything these cretins may release in the future, but I wouldn't throw away the stuff I already have. Same here Link to post Share on other sites
Mattaious 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 With the current situation as it stands, i would avoid playing anything by GG. - Saves any hassle. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 i would still play his tunes. Try one and see how it goes. I still play Another Rock N Roll Christmas - never had a problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I don't get asked for his tracks. Link to post Share on other sites
trebor171170 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I tend to agree its a no no on GG Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 err no MJ because of child misuse,same with any record touched by johnathan king, nothing by james brown the wife beater or jerry lee lewis for marrying his under age cousin. No Led Zep for female abuse (and fish abuse ! ) no beatles, stones etc etc because of drug offences. The list would be endless if you really took this to town. So for me as long as the customer does not give me a dont play list then i will play anything ! I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
centrestagediscos 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 taking drugs is a choice for the individual but no child would choose to be abused by somebody like glitter,i would rather loose a booking than play one of his records. 07843106107 mobile 01752-296680 office Link to post Share on other sites
Big B 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 taking drugs is a choice for the individual but no child would choose to be abused by somebody like glitter,i would rather loose a booking than play one of his records. Same here, i did a 70's night for women's aid and i did tell them before hand that i would not play any GG. And they totally agreed, one woman also said to me that you never know who is at a function that you might do they may have been abused or know a child that has been. Big B's Mobile Disco Crystal Wedding Fayres info@bigbdisco.co.uk 08445 040 841(option 2) 07547 686920 <a href="http://www.bigbdisco.co.uk" target=""><img src="http://www.designrite.co.uk/big_b.gif" border="0"><br/></a> Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 The client said Yes 'NUFF SAID .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Agreed - it wasn't the music that committed the crime. If the client says it's OK to play it, then do so. If you feel uneasy about it, as you obviously do, maybe introduce it as a request... tongue out icon Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 taking drugs is a choice for the individual but no child would choose to be abused by somebody like glitter,i would rather loose a booking than play one of his records. Fair enough , but drug use is illegal, children are used in the production all over the world and a lot of music has been written while using it but we still play it. I can assure you the families of every drug addict are not pleased for the freedom of choice and artists that make it look cool are nothing better than pushers. Sexual abuse of children can never be codoned in any way but its not the music that has done it. Do you think MJ is guilty because the evidence is there ? over the last 5 years this thread has been up god knows how many times and we have had good members leave the forum because of this. Do people sleep better at night because they didnt play a GG track, does it really make a difference to child abuse ? A lot of people have fond memories of the music of these artistes, Are we as djs the moral guardians of the public ?Do you boicott Nike,Adidas ,diadora equipment because children are forced in to slave labour to produce it. Another example closer to us southerners is should football club Plymouth Argyle be boicotted because they waited so long in firing their goalkeeper who killed 2 boys in a drink driving incident ? So many questions and different answers from every individal. I respect your morals but i dont see myself as a judge of anyone else. I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
exbutlinred82 0 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Play Leader Of The Gang fairly frequently....He don't get no royalyties from me. If anyone asks I tell them its Ronan Keatings new one!! Link to post Share on other sites
Bouncy Dancefloor 0 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 i dont play any now, but i only ever used to play "leader of the gang" anyway with the Rock n Rock Christmas, i dont think people realise that its GG singing it! oh and whilst im at it We get this reaction for GG songs, rightly so because hes an evil man and shows no remorse and even mocks people However R Kelly has had how many chart hits SINCE the whole under-age sex thing started? Also people still cueing up to Colaborate with him?? Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Stewart 0 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Abhorrent as his personal life is and in no way do I condone it, where do you stop, maybe I shouldn’t play R.Kelly, Chuck Berry, Bay City Rollers, Michael Jackson, Jonathan King, Jerry Lee Lewis, PM Dawn, The Who,.... etc. etc, I'm just wondering other people’s views/experiences on censoring artists are? It's still very high profile case and still current. I wouldn't play it and I told a potential client exactly this. The gig didn't come off although the guy was in agreement with my decision. I don't play much Michael Jackson either for the same reasons. Some people can be very narrow minded and you never know how they are going to react. If someone was genuinely offended by somthing I played unknowingly then I would just choose another record and move on. I may be wrong, but R Kelly was found innocent, as was Michael Jackson Mobile Party DJ For Weddings Parties Corporate Events Covering London Essex Kent Sussex Surrey Bucckinghamshire Hertfordshire & Essex Link to post Share on other sites
deejaymitch 0 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Playing or not playing a Gary Glitter song will not change the world for better or worse. There a huge number of entertainers who have done illegal/immoral/disagraceful things, many of which we will never know about. It is the place of the legal system to catch and punish these people, it is not our place to judge them. If, as a matter of personal conscience, you prefer not to buy a CD or listen to any tracks by people whose personal lifestyles you find offensive, you are perfectly entitled to do so. If , in the course of your work, someone wants to hear one of these songs and you have it - I don't see that you should refuse. And, let's be honest, even if he isn't requested by name, if I take a booking for a 70s glam rock night, I expect to play Gary Glitter at some stage. I'm a DJ based in Northern Ireland with nearly 10 years' experience offering a range of services. Including club residencies, karaoke, pub quizzes, specialised wedding service, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Night at the Races and much more. Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Agreed - totally. Gary Glitter & The Glitter Band were one of the very few true glam rock bands. Remove him/them and you'll leave a fairly big dent. Link to post Share on other sites
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