Dave Pearce

David "Dave" Alistair Pearce (born 14 June 1963 in Surrey) is a British dance DJ, record producer and broadcaster, who has performed across the United Kingdom and the world. He previously presented Dance Anthems on BBC Radio 1 for ten years. He is renowned for playing a key role both as a performer and behind the scenes in the development of British dance and club culture.

Early career

Pearce started on Britain's largest land based pirate station Radio Jackie 227 under the pseudonym Dave Adams. He also set up his own FM pirate station, DDP Radio, in Claygate, Surrey, together with Paul Kent (Eugene Perera), Graham Stuart (Graham Copland) and Steve Collins (Stephen Benzikie).

Dave played his first international DJ job aged 17 playing at Studio 29 in Mumbai, India.

On his return to Britain, Pearce started on BBC Radio London, presenting Thursday Night Funk Fantasy from 13 September 1984. He presented some shows from New York which were simulcast on WBLS in New York. The show featured new imports from America and the latest club tracks in the United Kingdom.

David Pearce

Dave or David Pearce may refer to:

  • Dave Pearce, British dance DJ and record producer
  • Dave Pearce (footballer) (born 1959), English former footballer
  • Dave L. Pearce (1904–1984), Louisiana state representative and state agriculture commissioner
  • David Pearce (philosopher), British philosopher and negative utilitarian
  • David Pearce, musician with Flying Saucer Attack
  • David Pearce (economist) (1941–2005), pioneer of environmental economics
  • David Pearce (boxer) (1959–2000), Welsh former British heavyweight boxing champion
  • David Pearce (politician) (born 1960), Missouri politician
  • David D. Pearce (born 1950), U.S. ambassador to Greece
  • David Mark Pearce (born 1972), British guitarist
  • See also

  • David Pierce (disambiguation)
  • Dave Pearce (footballer)

    David Pearce (born 7 December 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a forward.

    References

    Podcasts:

    Dave Pearce

    ALBUMS

    Trance Anthems 2009

    Released 2009

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