Gizmo
"Leaving things a little better than I found them"

Male
42 years old

United Kingdom



Last Login:7/25/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/skratchworx  

    Gizmo's Interests
GeneralThe CricketSoda Myspace Editor!
MusicThe beginnings of most musical movements. The energy and rawness is there, rather than having record companies beat the spirit out of the artists in the name of money. But if pushed I'd say turntablism, Rap, Jazz, Dub, House, Acid, Rave, Jungle... anything that makes my head nod uncontrollably.
MoviesMartial arts movies (no matter how tacky), Enter the Dragon, Matrix Trilogy, Bourne Trilogy, Star Wars 1-6... the usual boy type flicks. And a selection of soppy chic flicks as well like Jack and Sarah - there must be balance. And let's not forget all the usual scratch DVDs too. Right now, I'm going through a skateboard nostalgia phase so Dogtown and Z-boys is on heavy rotation.
TelevisionThe Prisoner, Scrubs, Home and Away (sad but true). And Johnny Staccato - if anyone has this on DVD or video, holler! Interestingly, I've become an NCIS addict.
BooksJeff Chang's Hip Hop Don't Stop - buy this book now! iCon as well.
HeroesBruce Lee, John Peel - the most influential people in my life outside of those in my house.

Jeffrey Daniel from Shalamar for bring me bodypopping and the Rocksteady Crew for contuining to live and breath b-boy culture.

Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, Jay Adams and any Dogtown skater - massive influence on me in the 70's.

Herk, Theodore, Jazzy Jeff, QBert, Flare plus too many other DJs for using 2 turntables in a way that nobody else was or does.

Patrick McGoohan for the Prisoner - one character I've really identified with over the years (not so much now I'm free of the 9-5).
Groups: Turntablismskratch effectA DJ IS NOT A JUKEBOXDOWNMixsterious VIPO`Liffey Family (Irish Hip Hop)

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     Gizmo's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Zodiac Sign:Capricorn
Smoke / Drink:No / No
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:Self employed skratch web monkey and hack

   Gizmo's Schools
South Craven School
Keighley, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1982
Student status: Alumni
 

1979 to 1982



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Welcome to the skratchworx myspace page. It's more about me - Gizmo. Born again DJ and b-boy, family man and father. Trying to leave the world a little better than it was. In this place, I can ramble on incoherently about anything I wish and leave www.skratchworx.com untouched.

Right now, I'm living my dreams of self employment and hopefully making the DJ world just that little bit better through my website, skratchworx. At skratchworx, I'm hoping to bring together all spheres of the DJ world and talk about the more turntablist side of the scene. And hopefully, I'll also do something in the future about the history behind the scene.

In the meantime, my inner b-boy has been reawakened so in between writing harsh reviews and trying to catch up my DJ skills after too long away from the decks, I'll be practicing my long lost popping moves. Oh and making websites for people willing to pay for them.

I'd also love for the skateboarder in me to be re-awakened, but when I make noises of buying a board again, my family as good as beg me not to "embarrass them". Nice. And I have all this spare time now so I can go and make a complete dick of myself when all the kids are at school too.

A note about my top friends: The people you see aren't necessarily my friends. Like most of you, I haven't met nor know all of the people in my list. But I've put them at the top of the pile because these are people who have had or continue to have a positive and profound effect on the person I am. They say a whole lot about me, my past and my future. I've made it an aim to personally meet everyone in my top friends list. And so should you.

I'm not one for adding friends for the hell of it. There are a number of people in my list who simply requested to be added because of skratchworx and the effect it's had on them.

Who I'd like to meet:
Anyone and everyone. Must be genuine and true to themselves. No time for fakers, bullshitters or people who are out for themselves. And importantly, if you say you're going to do something, do it. I'd love to meet the people in my heroes list and if I have my way, I probably will.

   Gizmo's Friend Space (Top 24)
Gizmo has 791 friends.
 She 


 Kool Herc 


 POPIN PETE 


 d-styles 


 MR WIGGLES 


 Stacy 


 Tony Alva 


 DJ Cash Money 


 Charlie Chase 


 Benji Reid 


 Dj Steve Dee 


 DJ Supreme (HIJACK, UK) 


 GrandWizzard Theodore 


 TOOLS OF WAR grassroots HIP HOP 


 DJ Quest 


 TURNTABLIST DISK 


 ROB SWIFT 


 Ritche 


 Dj Disco Wiz 


 ROC RAIDA 


 Dj Aladdin 


 DJ Qbert 


 Mix Master Mike 


 Geoffrey "Real Talk" Martin 





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MC's for life





Jun 25 2008 6:41 AM

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MC's for life





Jun 20 2008 6:29 AM

mc's for life
DigitalVertigo.co.uk





Jun 17 2008 6:42 AM

Just popping by to let you know about the first DV Collab mix featuring 11 DJs!

DV Collab Mix #001 cover

Listen to the mix on the podcast page at http://www. digitalvertigo. co. uk/podcast/



Also be sure to check the main site http://www. digitalvertigo. co. uk/



Hope you enjoy it!
MR WOODVINE





Jun 1 2008 3:27 PM

Alright Giz, just noticed you have Stacey Peralta and Tony Alva in your top mates, did you used to skateboard too?
Wax On





Jun 1 2008 1:46 PM

whattup Giz

sorry for the shameless spam, but:

Word up

i'm just spreading the word that you can listen or download my hip hop, funk & disco mixes from my website free of charge, www. djwaxon. com

peace

brrrrrrap!
EJECTORSEAT MUSIC Donkey Work 3 now shipping





May 26 2008 9:37 AM

DONKEY WORK 3 OUT NOW!
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The best tool in the world for DJs, scratch cats & production chiefs!

"...probably the best so far...the beats are great, the melodies, the battle sentences, the phrases... you can't run out of ideas with this one."
DJ Switch (2x UK Battle DMC Champ)

"These tools get better and better.. Another 'must-have' break from the finest breakmakers"
DJ Tigerstyle (3x world champ)
TOOLS OF WAR grassroots HIP HOP





May 20 2008 12:50 PM

Peace Gizmo!!!






The 2008 Turntablist Sessions @ Queensbridge Park NYC

From 5-9 pm on Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2008

June 5: 5th Platoon: DJs Neil Armstrong, Daddy Dog & Roli Rho
June 12: Ill Insanity: DJs: Rob Swift, Total Eclipse & Precision
June 19: Roc Raida, Boogie Blind, Mista Sinista & Steve Dee
June 26: DJs Spictakular, Glenbrowski, Supreme, Davy DMX

Free! All ages. Top turntablists, DJ battle champs and more! Queensbridge Park on 41st Ave. & Vernon Blvd. Long Island City, Queens NYC (right across the river from Manhattan). F to 21st in Queensbridge. N, W or 7 to Queensboro Plaza + Q102 bus to Vernon Blvd.

No video cameras (without advance approval), no alcohol, no drugs, no driving into the park, no vending without a permit! Respect! For more information: myspace. com/ToolsofWar
THE GONG DJ BATTLE





Apr 29 2008 7:47 AM









Roc Raida's 2008 Gong DJ Battle NYC Heat
Wed. May 14, 2008: 9:30pm.

All Ages.
21+ to drink
Hosts: Lord Sear and Lord Finesse.

Music by DJ Boogie Blind.

Special performance by Joell Ortiz.

Judges include DJ Steve Dee, DJ Esquire more tba.

Competitors sign up at 9:30pm.

$15 in advance.

The Knitting Factory 74 Leonard St. NYC 10013.

1 train to Franklin. A, C or E train to Canal.

http://www. knittingfactory. com .

Purchase tickets through http://www. ticketweb. com
For more info: myspace. com/thegongdjbattle

moyma





Apr 23 2008 4:35 PM

bro i hope you well...some music for ya

moyma funk mix http://www. mediafire. com/?kmmomaba2sz

moyma hiphop mix - http://www. mediafire. com/?kmmomaba2sz
Waxworks: Bradford





Apr 14 2008 1:48 AM

Ashley M





Mar 10 2008 5:27 PM

Hi, cheers for the add

found reviews helpful.

Denon X1500 or Pioneer DJM 700?

denons value better in the end? my next buy likely between these two

Ash
Banana Mufine





Feb 10 2008 10:05 AM

Hi,
new mix on my page
Love
Banana M.
Brutal Artistry productions





Feb 10 2008 7:09 AM

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$$$-DJ- THA BOSS-$$$





Jan 28 2008 3:41 PM

YO GIZ, WHAT'S POPPIN MAN? THANKS FOR ALL THE HELPFUL INFO YOU'VE GIVIN FROM SKRATCHLOUNGE AND SKRATCHWORX.... YOU'VE BEEN A HUGE HELP. KEEP THAT WAX SPINNIN......THA BOSS.....HOLLA!!!!
Digital Jockey





Jan 23 2008 3:38 PM

You are the MAN ;)
Peter





Jan 22 2008 3:01 PM

DAMN them freeloading hackers!Stealing your pics!
moyma





Jan 19 2008 5:18 AM

sup bro, hope you good. I have a new scratch freestyle in my player. have a listen innit.pz
Faders Breakers





Jan 12 2008 9:09 PM

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Geoffrey "Real Talk" Martin





Dec 30 2007 5:17 PM

Please accept my belated birthday greetings, old man. Sad I can't be in Frankfurt this year. :(
She





Dec 27 2007 5:37 AM

Happy Birthday Unkie Mark x
DJ Shanca Bass





Dec 27 2007 3:56 AM

Wishing U well on your Birthday Gizmo. Peace, Music Is Love
Banana Mufine





Dec 26 2007 11:54 AM

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Like everyone else, you were expecting this man ...
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Dec 26 2007 5:12 AM

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Dec 26 2007 12:05 AM

happy birthday giz!
[A.I]Skul





Dec 21 2007 11:35 PM

Happy birthday bro.
Peace.
Dj Swing


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Dec 20 2007 11:30 AM

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Banana Mufine





Dec 18 2007 2:58 PM

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Dec 6 2007 8:11 PM

hey giz, whats up? long time no talk.i hope all is going well.. talk soon!
SOUNDFORUM BERLIN





Dec 3 2007 5:24 AM

SOUNDFORUM BERLIN PRÄSENTIERT INFORUMATION VOL.3


19 TRACKS AUS DEM HERZEN DER GROßSTADT! HOLS DIR JETZT!





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