name: Ian Malbon
age: 40 (yes, and I know several older list-elders are lurking out
there...)
where I live: Royal Oak, 2.5 miles from 8-mile Rd.
born in: tha D
into electronic music: Probably since Morodor on Casablanca. A
defining moment was discovering "Music with a Message" on WCBU-FM in
Peoria, Illinois in 1982. Playlists regularly covered Cameo,
Kraftwerk, Newcleus, Egytian Lover and Bambaataa.
Moved back to Detroit 1988, soaked up "Fast Forward" like a sponge
(thanks, Alan!)
best live act(s): A Guy Called Gerald (the Shelter, 1990), Kraftwerk,
Detroit Grand Pubahs (DEMF 2000), Rob Hood at Sardine Bar, Elvin
Jones at Orchestra Hall (the Jazz Samurai, RIP)
fave club: Best spaces were the least legit--Bankle, Packard,
Hastings, etc.
subscribed to 313 list: 1995
Oh, and I'm the guy who buys no vinyl. CDs only.
