'DJ Derek immersed himself in Jamaican music, without ever claiming it as his own'
By Safiya Bashir, Tuesday May 4, 2021 Last week, we saw the plans to create a permanent memorial for Bristol legend, DJ Derek. With a career that spanned 50 years, he championed reggae music and reached the music scene well beyond his hometown of Bristol. I’m truly happy that the music pioneer will be forever remembered on Stapleton Road, overlooking the M32 and there to see for all those who enter the city. The 73-year old ex-accountant was one of the earliest White DJs to become so revered in reggae, dancehall and ska music scenes and his passion for Jamaican music was both wholehearted a...
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