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Could anybody replace Pete Tong?

As the title suggests, the end of an era maybe coming. It may not be this year, next year, or even in a few years, but it has to happen sometime: Pete Tong will leave the industry. The guy is 48 this year, and is old enough to be a father to most of us. The party life, and crazy hours must be taking a toll on him.

Tong has been a huge influence for Britain, and those of us who listened to the BBC to educate ourselves about dance music. He has been doing both the Essential Selection and Essential Mix since 1993, which alone have granted him legendary status. His Friday night show is a huge staple for those looking for some good tunes before they head out for the night: 'The official start to the weekend'.

Along with this show, he seems to talk to and promote just about anybody in the dance world. He has the widest variety of DJ, producers, and artists on his show as either call-ins, or guests to spin a short set. He is our ambassador to dance music, and it shows.

Still a huge staple in Ibiza, and obviously WMC, he is the voice that everybody recognizes, and gets behind.

So the question is, could anybody ever replace him, as the one, most recognizable voice in dance? My only nomination for the spot would be Carl Cox, because he talks and associates himself with the same level of excitement and experience. But even Carl is 46 this year; our hero's are getting old.

Could he be replaced? Does he need to be replaced? Has dance music pushed past the need for an ambassador?

I vote Eddie Halliwell!!!! FIRE IT UP!!!!!

To me, he's just a radio DJ who's had his name land in a movie title, so yes.

Annie Mac is a no brainer next in line. Done.

Chris Sheppard:

Pirate Radio

Pete Tongs voice is just so sexy... i get goosebumps when tunning into the weekly EM.
Carl Cox's voice is horrible IMO... lol

Let me think about this...

He is replaceable, maybe not as good, but nonetheless, torches get passed on. Not sure who it would go to, since he breaks genre, but house music is really his true love.

I will miss him though. Of course, one of my hilites is my sojourn to Creamfields 2k; hearing him live announce, "We are live on Radio 1, live on the Essential Mix..."

In the end, I can point at him and say, "Nice one brother, nice one!"

random: What ever happened to Ferrgie & his trademark "turn it up"?

My vote is for Kissy Sell Out ...

When I met him in Miami, I giggled like a schoolgirl when he started talking.

Mr. Radio Voice.

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Originally posted by jon jon Annie Mac is a no brainer next in line. Done.

I hope not..

While her radio voice is fine - she hosted her radio show from the BBC Pool Party this year in Miami and it was the worst part of the entire week.

It completely changed the feeling/vibe of the party.

Breaks and pool parties do not mix.

The other announcer type voice that I love is Carl Cox but he is just as old as Pete so he would not be a very good replacement.

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Originally posted by She_Fitz The other announcer type voice that I love is Carl Cox but he is just as old as Pete so he would not be a very good replacement.

Have you actually listened to Annie Mac? I'm sorry she wasn't the spectacular anthem DJ you wanted to hear in Miami but she's lightyears ahead of Carl Cox (in terms of relevant music discussion today)...

I actually prefer Digweeds voice to Carl Cox lol (and that says a lot)

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Originally posted by jon jon I actually prefer Digweeds voice to Carl Cox lol (and that says a lot)

agreed

"Saturday night into Sunday morning" is probably my favourite EDM radio quote going right now. Love hearing those words.

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Originally posted by jon jon Have you actually listened to Annie Mac? I'm sorry she wasn't the spectacular anthem DJ you wanted to hear in Miami but she's lightyears ahead of Carl Cox (in terms of relevant music discussion today)... I actually prefer Digweeds voice to Carl Cox lol (and that says a lot)

I think we may have been coming at it in a bit of different manner.

I had not even thought of the knowledge aspect.. mine was completely sound preference and by way of my gut.

Note to self.. do some homework on Annie Mac.

This is one thing we can safely say that likes of Armin, Tiesto and other Pop Djs would never be able achieve. The difference is, Tong's radio shows focus on 'other' happenings in the dance industry. Whereas majority (note, i said majority not all) of Djs nowadays focus on them self and what gigs they went to and how 'crazy' their last gig was.

Until and unless these Djs get out of that state of mind, i don't think Tong can be replaced. So in a nutshell the answer for your question from my perspective is that Tong is not replaceable and when he leaves, that void can never be filled.

With that out of the way, i would like to mention someone who comes a bit close to being similar to Tong and that is Markus Schulz. Now please do understand that Markus is waaaaay behind in the line as far as Tong's understanding of dance music and his experience is concerned but if Markus keeps at it as he has been for last couple of years he could very well be the next closest thing to Tong of dance music! "This Is Global DJ Broadcast"

Oh and for the voice factor, ummm yea Markus does beat the hell out of Cox and Digweed and even Jules. Won't comment on Annie Mac as i have listened to her maybe once (if that).

I'll do it

Man. First John Peel, now Pete Tong... Radio 1 just isn't the same...

I also agree that Digweed has a good radio voice. It's just his personality that seems made for radio DJs. Very laidback and mellow, and states things as matter of fact which I find appealing.

PS: Tong still sucks as a DJ

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Originally posted by Yohan Man. First John Peel, now Pete Tong... Radio 1 just isn't the same...

You forgot Grooverider, lol.

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Originally posted by Cosmic Fur You forgot Grooverider, lol.

who?

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Originally posted by TranceGrooves This is one thing we can safely say that likes of Armin, Tiesto and other Pop Djs would never be able achieve. The difference is, Tong's radio shows focus on 'other' happenings in the dance industry. Whereas majority (note, i said majority not all) of Djs nowadays focus on them self and what gigs they went to and how 'crazy' their last gig was.

That's really where I was going with this. In the end the top people on the job will be giving credit and showcasing other people's work, as that is the first function of a DJ. All these wonderful parties, and sub genres coming from all over the world, and he is somebody that helps to bring it together.

The voice is secondary, but very important. Yes, Jon Jon, Carl Cox's voice is horrible, but the guy knows his stuff. He came from being a humble sound system builder, to doing world tours, when nobody looked at DJing in that way. Plus, who would beef with him?


What would you do if you started listening to the Essential Mix and Tong didn't introduce the DJ? I know others have filled in time to time, but those were temporary. If it was permanent, I'd have a harder time tuning in.

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Originally posted by Yohan John Peel

R.I.P

and btw Tong isn't going anywhere, Orko just felt like getting philosophical lol

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Originally posted by jon jon R.I.P and btw Tong isn't going anywhere, Orko just felt like getting philosophical lol

BAH! Now I feel incredibly silly

Re: Carl Cox
It's going to feel really silly if and when Cox has to showcase trance and happy hardcore (though I think Cox is a big Sander van Doorn fan)

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Originally posted by Orko The voice is secondary, but very important. Yes, Jon Jon, Carl Cox's voice is horrible, but the guy knows his stuff. He came from being a humble sound system builder, to doing world tours, when nobody looked at DJing in that way.

Carl Cox is 46, and washed up. Why are you still talking about him? lol

And how do you equate humble background with having a great radio personality? lol Deep Dish sold shoes before they became DJ's, let's stick them on the radio too!

mark my words, Annie Mac will be Tongy's successor

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Originally posted by jon jon Carl Cox is 46, and washed up. Why are you still talking about him? lol And how do you equate humble background with having a great radio personality? lol Deep Dish sold shoes before they became DJ's, let's stick them on the radio too!

Maybe 'humble' was the wrong word. What I was getting at, is he has come from the bottom of the club industry, and has seen many different sides to the business and music. The experience he gained building sound systems was directly related this his current craft as a DJ and club owner. DD's experience selling shoes don't really have much effect on their music careers.

Don't know if you saw Carl last year at the Guv, but definitely not washed up. The guy had a monster set, and people are constantly looking to hear him again. By that argument, Tong hasn't been a great DJ for years (or ever), but he knows music and how to distribute it.

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