In depth the true story Mr Gee: His Journey to becoming a radio DJ

It all started in the early ’90s, 

In 1995, as I was leaving school in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Mr. Gee was the head of media. Back in 1990, Mr. Gee, then the school’s DJ, assisted with the End of Term parties and other school events by setting up equipment. A lover of electronic dance music for nearly three decades, Mr. Gee began his journey to becoming a DJ by playing records and organizing school discos and after-school parties. His passion for both listening to and performing music led to the construction of a school radio station, where he had a regular slot, providing a platform for students to enjoy diverse music.

Mr. Gee’s dedication to his craft continued beyond his school years. Before moving to Portsmouth, Hampshire, he grew up in Leeds, where, between 1994 and 1996, he was interested in a pirate radio station called Dream FM and CB Radio (Citizens Band Radio). CB Radio, as in today’s social media, allowed people to make new friends by asking for chats on the call-out channel 19, similar to randomly dialing phone numbers. On one occasion, Mr. Gee and a friend called someone in Cairns, Australia, leading to a memorable postcard exchange. Although this adventure left his father unimpressed with the phone bill, it marked an exciting time in Mr. Gee’s youth.

CB Radio interactions could progress to in-person meetings, known as “EYE-BALLS,” for further discussions about radio interests. People would even exchange radios or enhance their power from a rig doctor if they knew one. Dream FM, a local Leeds pirate radio station broadcasting on 107.8FM, was the only dance music station available when others played mainstream music, significantly influencing Mr. Gee’s future endeavors in the music industry. His involvement with Dream FM not only shaped his musical tastes but also provided him with the experience and confidence to pursue a career in electronic dance music, ultimately defining his professional path. For more info about Dream FM Leeds there in a memories page on Facebook you can read here