One thing you should be aware of is Pete Tong's importance to not only acid house but the electronic music scene in general. We're talking about over 25 years spent as a DJ, radio host, and labelhead, helping both prop up the artists of note and give voice to the new tunes and producers who are necessary. He's the man behind the Essential Mix, which is truly the one mix that everyone in the dance music community looks towards, either as DJs wanted to be featured or fans looking for more. He's expanded his brand into a successful string of radio shows stateside, and his "All Gone" residencies and events touch numerous spots across the globe, including this weekend's TomorrowWorld festival in Georgia, which features a special "All Gone Pete Tong" stage featuring everyone from Claude VonStroke to Jamie Jones. We figured it was high time you learned more about the legendary figure, so gain some knowledge with 10 things you didn't know about Pete Tong.
Limited tickets for TomorrowWorld are still available–hit up tomorrowworld.com for more details.
He is an avid cyclist and can regularly be seen riding around LA's streets
He has met both the Queen and Prince William, and was awarded an MBE
He's an Arsenal fan
He supervised a number of movie soundtracks for movies
He is a co-founder of William Morris Electronic - DJ booking division and the IMS
He has hosted The Essential Mix Show for over 20 years on BBC Radio 1
His new Beatport Evolution Show is heard weekly in America on over 85 FM radio stations
It's All Gone Pete Tong' is an official Cockney rhyming slang term meaning something has gone wrong
His All Gone club residencies now include LA's Sound, Miami's Story, and Las Vegas' SLS
He also oversees the label FFRR Records
