Carl Cox is a world-renowned electronic music producer an DJ who began performing from an early age, but became famous for incorporating a variety of different electronic music styles into his generally techno-oriented sets. Throughout his career, he has been named the world's best DJ in both print media and public reaction.
He's Seen (and Spun) It All
Carl Cox has been through many different phases in the electronic music scene since he began his DJ career. He has been associated with disco, hip-hop, and both the Rare Groove and Rave movements, all of which is reflected in his current musical style. And although he is chiefly a techno DJ, Cox is famous for throwing in anything from breakbeat hardcore and Italian house into his sets.
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Lancashire, England
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Parents were originally from Barbados
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Studied Electrical Engineering in college
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Dropped out after six months to pursue his DJ career
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Consistently named the World Best DJ by DJ-enthusiast magazines
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Known as "The Three Deck Wizard" for mixing on three sets of turntables at once
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Began his career in the 1980s spinning hardcore and acid house
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Known for mixing multiple styles of dance music into his sets
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Has released numerous singles and remixes on top of his studio albums
