Driven by an intense passion for music and a pioneering spirit that has kept pace with the cutting-edge for nearly four decades, few individuals have had as meaningful and lasting an impact upon the dance music industry as DJ Bill Kelly. His humble beginnings in 1972 as a DJ at Warehouse VIII in Miami, FL, placed him squarely at the forefront of a movement as it poised to sweep across the nation. With the birth of disco, Bill introduced many artists to their first audiences, helping launch the careers of performers who have gone on to become household names.
As his career flourished, his many awards and accolades set the groundwork for the business ventures that would transform the industry. Named 1980 Miami DJ of the Year by Billboard Magazine coincided with the launch of the Flamingo Record Pool and receiving multiple Gold and Platinum Recording Industry Association of America Sales Awards for their efforts with artists including Donna Summer, KC & The Sunshine Band, Depeche Mode, Madonna, Eminem, Pink, Missy Elliot, Trick Daddy, Outkast and C&C Music Factory. Yet none of these achievements could prepare him for what would come next.
Beginning in 1986, and currently running for 24 consecutive years, Bill is the Co-Founder and Director of the Winter Music Conference (WMC), the largest dance music convention in the world. What began as an industry event for DJs, Music Producers, Record Company scouts and venue promoters, WMC now brings over 1.2 million people to Miami for the largest gathering of Dance and Electronic Music performers, industry professionals and an overwhelming international audience. Now considered the close of the main tourist season in Miami Beach WMC generates over $250 million in taxable revenues for Miami Dade County, earning Bill the Key to the City of Miami Beach, induction into the Dance Music Authority Magazine’s “Hall of Fame” and a Life-Time achievement awards from the DJ Awards given this past September in Ibiza. Through WMC, Bill has introduced the next generation of talented performers to mainstream audience, assisting with launching the careers of Danny Tenaglia, Oscar G and many other DJs.
Live large; Rock Hard; Love and share your love with as many people who honor respect and are willing to settle for nothing less than giving, making unconditional their ideals, aspirations and hopes for a better mankind!! (Bill Kelly)
This night promises to be an incredible night for an incredible person. I'll be looking to see every one of you there. You can always call me for any accommodations you need. After all as the God Father of FUN and the Host to the Hosts, it's all about YOU!
Bill how are you?? we are really close to play together here in Italy :-) I just spoken with Katia about your dates here,and we can play together! Hope to see you soon man... take care,be good! Simon
Hey Mr Bill . I"m coming down this week It has been forever I would Love to see you . Call me or Email. I pray all goes great this crazy month for you. Your friend , Joe M .
Absolutely Amazing! Hope You have A great Weekend Mr.Kelly I still have a Great Honorable Debt That I owe you ASAP! Especially Now & In 2009! Hopefully you'll let me pay it with Great Interest! It's More Than Just a "CD" Cya SOON.
hey hey hey, its your fav. new artist verics with his new release cooming soon to a club near you! call me to make an appointment with sometime this week..
Hi Bill! I Had an awesome time at your house for the Barbeque for the 4th and at Shine last night for Marc's Birthday =)
I wish I could have made it out to the fireworks with everyone, but I already had prior engagements. We must get together again soon. Take care.
Jules
Bill how are you?? we are really close to play together here in Italy :-)
I just spoken with Katia about your dates here,and we can play together!
Hope to see you soon man...
take care,be good!
Simon
Hey Mr Bill . I"m coming down this week It has been forever I would Love to see you . Call me or Email. I pray all goes great this crazy month for you.
Your friend ,
Joe M .
Happy valentines to a really special really cool all around nice guy.
parhelion studios miami
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
HOPE ALL IS WELL LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED HELP FOR MUSIC CONFERENCE.
ANGEL
Hey Bill, long time!!
Hope all is well...
Happy Holidays.
JB
Just showing you some love. Big kiss.
hey bill, i hope you are having a great week.
chris-
Hey Bill,
Big up buddy!
How's everything?
It's been a long time, we need to hang soon. give each other some updates. Much love - Chris
7am drunk....so i did wat anyone else would have done..pressed record, new mix for your face...
http://mysite. verizon. net/vzesgo9s/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Rick_McClatchie_Siempre_Sucio. mp3
-rick mcclatchie
The deed is done. There's a lot of photos for you to look at.
Love you. XOXO
Dead Mouse was fun last night. Make sure to post your pictures and I am going to post mine.
Love you.
thnaks 4 everything im still working. call u tomorrow!!!
Miss you bro!
Im going to try and make it down really soon
My status is a shout out to you. Its pretty funny...
Love you.
WHATS LIFE WITHOUT BILL KELLY, EHH?
Bill, thank you for being you!
Absolutely Amazing! Hope You have A great Weekend Mr.Kelly I still have a Great Honorable Debt That I owe you ASAP! Especially Now & In 2009! Hopefully you'll let me pay it with Great Interest! It's More Than Just a "CD" Cya SOON.
hey hey hey, its your fav. new artist verics with his new release cooming soon to a club near you! call me to make an appointment with sometime this week..