Words by Joanne Tuite
Tony de Vit almost single-handedly laid the foundations of a whole new sound and era in the world of dance music. In the space of just a few years, following many years of being a DJ, he produced some of the world’s best known and loved dance music, performing to masses of fans all across the globe. His flawless mixing and musical creativity soon became known as the ‘Tony de Vit sound’ which has inspired countless numbers of DJs worldwide and a generation of followers.
Naturally progressive and revolutionary, he played a major role in creating a whole new sound within the world of dance music – the sound of hard dance. Becoming known as the ‘father of hard dance’, his innovative sound remains to the forefront of dance music, serving as a guiding light for so many.
Known by all for his immense goodness, vitality and humility he soon became DJ of the people, having time for everyone and making it a priority to support and develop the world of dance by encouraging aspiring DJs. Tony’s talent, passion and dedication ensured that all aspects of his life in music was a true success – from DJing, to forming record labels to producing music.
His legacy has played a vital role in the contemporary world of dance music and the global music community which has been continually inspired by the unique sound of DJ Tony de Vit.
DJ Tony de Vit possessed one of the most remarkable careers in the dance music industry with the rise to international stardom and amount of music which he produced in the space of just a few years. Displaying unrivalled skill and creativity from the earliest days of his interest in music he journeyed on to create his own distinct sound and style, making the genre of dance his own. From the beginning of the success which the genre of house music experienced from the early 1990s Tony de Vit was already one of
Britain’s leading professional DJs which would only naturally include the international circuit soon after. Always optimistic, energetic and progressive, he was one of the most prolific and leading figures in the dance music industry.
To this day, every aspect of his creativity and work strikes a chord with fans, artists and other DJs alike, all captivated by his sound and music. His timeless collection of music means as much to them now as it did over a generation ago revealing its unique status and quality of sound. His life journey has resulted in one of the most revered collections of work in the world of music – a legacy of the highest level to be treasured.
From local legend to one of the world’s leading celebrity DJs his life and work has been one of the greatest examples of sheer excellence in determination, creativity and success. His work in music has created a sound which has inspired and continues to inspire a whole new generation, remembrance and significance for all who experience a taste of the timeless collection, life and legacy of DJ Tony de Vit.
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