disc jockey

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He started his career as a disc jockey for radio stations in California, and then went on to form a band that included his brother called Sly and the Family Stone.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

The 43-year-old Angeleno, whose name is Cassidy Podell, returned to the DNC stage Tuesday 12 years after he became the first disc jockey to perform at the quadrennial convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024

Mister Cee, a disc jockey who was an integral figure in New York City’s booming 1990s hip-hop scene and was an early champion of the Notorious B.I.G., has died.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Oh, and a disc jockey playing tunes as smooth as — well, you guessed it.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2024

One of the Big Creek janitors, Ed Johnson, was the disc jockey, and Roy Lee said he had one of the best record collections this side of American Bandstand.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam