DJ Derek hits the Jailhouse Friday (From Hereford Times)

DJ Derek hits the Jailhouse Friday

11:21am Tuesday 9th March 2010 in

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ONE of Massive Attack’s musical inspirations will be bringing his turntable skills to Hereford.

Grant Marshall and Robert Del Naja used to hide outside the Star and Garter pub in Bristol to hear DJ Derek’s music as young teenagers.

Derek had made a name for himself within the Jamaican community and certainly stood out as a white accountant playing West Indian music.

He even learned patois and now commentates through his set in a language that Ali G can only envy.

The 67-year-old’s fame has only grown since he gave up the office job and he has become a festival favourite at the Big Chill in Eastnor while also gathering a loyal following at the Notting Hill Arts Club in London.

DJ Derek will be bringing a selection of his 50,000 reggae and dancehall tracks to the Jailhouse in Hereford on Friday.

Support on the night comes from Chris M and Cut la Vis.