Paul Oakenfold
British DJ and electronic music producer (born 1963)
Paul Mark Oakenfold (; born 30 August 1963), formerly known mononymously as Oakenfold, is an English record producer, remixer, and electronic music DJ. He has created over 100 remixes for over 100 artists including U2, Moby, Madonna, Britney Spears, Massive Attack, The Cure, New Order, The Rolling Stones, The Stone Roses and Michael Jackson. Oakenfold was voted the No. 1 DJ in the World twice in 1998 and 1999 by DJ Magazine.
Biography
Early life
Oakenfold was born on 30 August 1963 at Mile End Hospital. His father delivered the London Evening News. He lived in Highbury, Greenhithe, then Croydon, attending Archbishop Lanfranc School, then studied to be a chef for four years and worked at the Army and Navy Club. He was known as 'Oakey' growing up.
Early career: 1980 –1985
Oakenfold describes himself as a youthful "bedroom DJ", stating he grew up listening to the Beatles, as his father was in a skiffle band.
Oakenfold's musical career began in the late 1970s, when he met British DJ Trevor Fung, who became his mentor. His first gig was in 1985, at a Covent Garden wine bar called Rumours; he filled in for a friend who was ill, and played tracks by Earth, Wind and Fire and popular British bands.
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