Rich Hyde
Rich Hyde
I started Dj'ing in 1989 learning my trade around the local area before things really took off the following year with a residency in the Balearic Isles. During the early 90's under the name 'DJ Frenz-E' I played at numerous raves with established names like Carl Cox, Slipmatt (SL2), Top Buzz and artists like Baby D (Let me be your Fantasy), K-Klass (Rhythm is a Mystery) and Altern 8 (Activ-8). I also had my own regular show on pirate radio station Bassline FM broadcasting across the Burton & Swad area at a weekend. Gilly moved to the area from Manchester where we formed a formidable partnership, taking Derby by storm in the mid 90's. Arguably one of the Midlands most influential venues 'Vines Wine Bar' in Sadler Gate, Derby was where we could be heard 3 times a week. A venue where promoters and clubbers would meet before moving on to various club nights around the Midlands. The Emporium in Coalville was a regular venue we'd play in the super clubs early days. Further residencie