The King of Clubs throws down
By Marla Evans
Lance Writer
October 10, 2007
 When a guy I knew turned to me mid-set and said “I’m a heap of sweat,” I realized just how much we all had been moving, dancing and avoiding getting swallowed by the living thing that had become the dance floor. We were slick with sweat and sticking close to each other like Saran Wrap.
The evening was a unique dance experience, taking us through the realms of techno and house and as the music swelled so did the size of the audience. Packed shoulder to shoulder, we were all there for the same reason. Carl Cox.
Born in Oldham, Lancashire, England in 1962, world-renowned DJ Carl Cox made a name for himself in the mid-80s when he began spinning hardcore and acid house on three turntables. Playing the club scene for almost 20 years, Cox now also fronts two recording labels, Intec Records and 23rd Century Records.
In a profile article released by the Fantazia Rave Archive online, Cox recounts, “It was at the Sunrise rave on the outskirts of London in 1988 that I had had my biggest breakthrough yet. I was already something of a regular on the infamous M1/ Orbital rave circuit but it was at Sunrise that I had the idea to hook up a third deck. At 10:30am on a hazy Sunday morning I managed to tempt 15,000 partied out ravers back onto their weary feet and kick the party back into action - it was an amazing experience- and since then my phone has not stopped ringing with offers for 'The Three Deck Wizard'.” Since, Cox has gone on to release three albums, as well as produce countless singles, remixes and compilations.
Carl Cox’s visit to the Boom Boom Room, Windsor, on October 6, didn’t disappoint. Watching his face from the crowd, his bright eyes and full smile, I couldn’t help thinking just how drunk with excitement he must be, knowing that he is producing some of the wildest sounds many of us have ever heard. With the party raging on into the wee hours of the morning the crowd began to slow and from the looks on their faces, their bodies were beginning to fail them. We were all growing tired, but the music was still pumping strong. I walked out of the bar, before he walked out of the DJ booth and as I made my way home my ears were still ringing as though I had never left.
For more information about upcoming performances at the Boom Boom Room, Windsor, visit them online at http://www.boomboomroom.ca.
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