DJ Woody

Turntablism, Musical Artist

1977 –

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Who is DJ Woody?

DJ Woody is a prolific DJ and turntablist born in Burnley, Lancashire UK.

Started DJing in 1992 but made his name through the dj competition circuit when in 2001 when he was the first European DJ to win the ITF World championship title in San Francisco, a year later he won the Vestax World title.

He is known for his innovative and musical approach to turntablism and is responsible for the invention of various scratches and techniques including his famous signature Woodpecker Scratch.

He helped Vestax in the design of their Controller One turntable, the first ever turntable to play full musical scales.

In 2002 Woody toured the United States with Stones Throw Records' artists Lootpack, Declaime, J Sands and P Trix and DJ Dopey

The following year he joined the 'Russian Percussian' touring outfit alongside producer DJ Vadim and vocalists Blu Rum 13 and Yarah Bravo. This touring outfit later formed hip hop collective One Self. Their LP Children Of Possibility was released in 2005 on Ninja Tune Records. The group were described by The Times as "best newcomers of 2005" and won Channel 4's Slashmusic Showcase.

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Born
1977
Burnley
Also known as
  • Lee Woodvine
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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