Today Is National Disc Jockey Day!

Today is 'National Disc Jockey Day', a day to celebrate DJ's all over the world. According to Wikipedia, "A disc jockey (abbreviated DJ, D.J. or deejay) is a person who plays recorded music for an audience, either a radio audience if the mix is broadcast or the audience in a venue such as a bar or nightclub. In venues such as a club event or rave, this is an audience of dancers. Originally, "disc" (uncommonly spelled "disque" in French[1] or commonly "disk" in American English)[2] referred to phonograph records, not the later compact discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter which medium is used (e.g. vinyl, CDs, MP3 players).

The title "DJ" is also commonly used by DJs in front of their real names or adopted pseudonyms as a title to denote their profession and the music they play (e.g. DJ Pierre).

A broadcast, or radio, disc jockey, for instance, usually works in a calm, quiet environment, such as a soundproof booth. These types of deejays will sometimes be called upon to perform additional duties, such as reading the news or weather reports on the air.

Working as a deejay in front of a live audience, however, is usually very different. These types of deejays should be very charismatic and willing to interact with the members of their audience. They also usually work in very loud and sometimes uncomfortable environments, such as nightclubs and private events. Most event disc jockeys are also responsible for providing and transporting their own equipment and music selection as well.

Disc jockeys work at all times of the day and night. Some of the most popular times for radio disc jockeys to work are during morning and afternoon commutes and late nights. Club disc jockeys, on the other hand, typically work late nights, and event disc jockeys work around other people’s schedules. (The Art Project.com)