There was a time – a very long time, in fact – when Derrick May was happy to be photographed. Very happy, in truth. He loved being photographed and would often play up to...
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Now what do you make of this, Derrick? Artwork being flogged by Attack Magazine of techno originators – including May’s name, naturally – is aiding Refuge, a British charity that helps victims of sexual abuse…
Exactly who was responsible for Detroit techno becoming Detroit techno remains something of a mystery. For years, we were told it was the so-called Belleville Three who brought this music to the world. Then...
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Whilst theories abound over why Derrick May is playing Shelter’s 30th birthday party, it turns out desperation to get money in the bank might not be one…
Let’s get one thing clear from the outset here. Derrick May is categorically not going to be earning $10,000 from the gig at Club Shelter’s 30th birthday party that they’re pretending he isn’t doing....
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Well, they do say the kids love techno! Is Timmy Regisford wanting to get more bookings in the popular genre the reason Derrick May was booked to play Shelter’s 30th birthday?
During the entire saga of Shelter announcing on their flyer that Derrick May was playing at their 30th birthday party, then their second flyer to say he wasn’t, followed by the discovery he still...
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Juan Atkins is doing a gig next week and invited Derrick May’s friend Ash Lauryn to tag along – it couldn’t be worse than Awakening 2010, surely?
Apparently, Juan Atkins is due to do his first gig in a long time next week. On August 19th, he’s due to appear at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit. According to the listing...
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It’s official: Derrick May IS playing at Club Shelter’s 30th birthday party despite his name being taken off the flyer – and wait until you find out whose idea that was!
Ever since I saw Derrick May’s name on that Club Shelter flyer for their 30th birthday party, I knew it was suspect. Everything with Derrick May’s name on it is suspect. And it’s even...
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It’s not like you to have nothing to say, Derrick! Why two of the so-called Belleville Three had no comment to make last week on the death of Kelli Hand at the age of 56 – and one person who should have just kept their mouth shut
I pondered whether to write about this one at all. Then I remembered the purpose of this blog – writing the stuff about dance music that others won’t – and I quickly changed my...
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So did Carl Craig line up this gig for his friend Derrick May? Now it emerges he played at the same venue of Shelter’s forthcoming birthday party earlier this month – and let’s also talk about the 29th anniversary…
Over the weekend, my inbox has been deluged by people getting in touch about the news Derrick May is due to perform at Shelter’s 30th birthday party on September 17th. A number of the...
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Derrick May gets booked to appear at Shelter’s 30th birthday – but WHY is a techno DJ who almost never plays house music who’s never performed at the club on the line-up at all?
Traditionally, the birthdays of nightclubs are celebrated with a big line-up. A fair amount of money is often spent on them. Clubs have a lot of adversaries who would rather they didn’t exist, so...
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Is that just the one girlfriend you’ve got now, then? Derrick May and his Greek “passport” part ways – and possibly putting a stop to his relocation to Europe too…
I finally have some good news to report concerning Derrick May. His plan to relocate to Europe has suffered a major, potentially fatal, setback. His Greek girlfriend, whom he less than affectionately called his...
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Want to learn how to make music? The Detroit Electronic Music Conference takes place next week FREE and online – and I know a local man who could benefit…
Starting from next Tuesday 27th July and running all the way until Friday 30th July is the Detroit Electronic Music Conference online event. Amongst other things being held are tutorials for those who want...
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Do as I say, not as I do! Now Derrick May believes “black men should share their wealth with their brothers”… but have a guess who isn’t dishing out any of his own money?
Apologies for the slowdown in Derrick May posts of late. Some of the things being sent to me now are so utterly ridiculous that I have to do some extra homework to verify them...
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And how’s mentoring Derrick May going for you? Artist mentor and plank lover Mike Weston resorts to following this blog on Twitter – intimidating, it is not…
You might recall a post from April 12th where I talked about one of the odious creatures that has been helping out Derrick May for a very long time – indeed, someone once asked...
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He lives in a $700k house in an affluent area and has a solid reputation in the dance music world – so why DOES Carl Craig continue to back a loser like Derrick May?
One ongoing mystery whilst I’ve been investigating Derrick May involves his friend Carl Craig, who has now effectively taken May under his wing. What is the relationship like between the two men? And why...
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Are you trying to tell us something, Sofia? Derrick May’s Greek “passport” girlfriend posts cryptic message for her 6k Instagram followers saying “I’m not made of cement”…
Before I start this post, I’d like to make an apology to Derrick May himself. Yes, I kid you not. You see, Wednesday’s post had a factual error in it when first published. It...
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Is the dance music world listening to the Derrick May allegations? They might not be speaking about it, but they’re not booking him either…
Let’s face facts. There is highly unlikely to be a massive outcry against Derrick May. That may be the norm in other industries where someone faces countless allegations of sexual assault and rape, but...
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