John Peel and Radio One present 10.30pm, Wednesday May 22nd Jeff Mills Exclusive Mix
On the 5th of May, 1998 at the BBC's Maida Vale studios in London, John Peel hosted one of his legendary Peel Sessions. His guest on this occasion was Jeff Mills - DJ, Producer, Conceptual Artist - one of electronic music's most innovative and influential figures. >From the mid 80s, Mills carved a musical path that quickly established him as a true pioneer. From early experiences DJing on Detroit radio station WJLB as The Wizard, his mesmerising deck skills brought inspiration to a generation of musicians and performers who are themselves seen today as key figures in the birth of techno music. Later, as a founding member of seminal techno outfit Underground Resistance, his talent manifested itself through musical production. When he and fellow UR founder, 'Mad' Mike Banks, parted company, Mills' solo production career took flight and it was here that his artistic agenda became clear. There aren't many artists who you can credit as inventing the genre of minimal techno - a style so commonplace and copied these days that it's difficult to imagine a time when there it wasn't the loop-based norm. Flashback to May 1998. After Mills rocks three decks before the small gathered crowd, John Peel once again takes control of the airwaves and is virtually speechless - struggling to find words to articulate not only the sonic qualities of the last 45 minutes, but the visual spectacle not witnessed by the listeners at home. On Wednesday May 22nd, 2002, Jeff Mills returns to John Peel's show for his second ever Peel Session. Playing before a small crowd of fans and the listening public at home, this will be a very special occasion. Look out for Jeff's full-length CD, 'Actual' - released on June 3rd. This album contains new and unreleased material - forthcoming as continuing parts of the Axis-009 series, which will eventually be released as AX-009C and AX-009D vinyl instalments. Jeff mills plays the following UK dates: May 24 Tribal Sessions @ Sankeys Soap - Manchester May 25 Shine @ QBSU - Belfast May 31 Pressure @ The Arches - Glasgow June 1 Homelands @ Winchester Bowl - Winchester June 2 Redbox - Dublin --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
