In the international scene, especially in Europe, DJs born in the 1960s are still actively performing and remain highly popular among many listeners.
They’ve even passed their 60s now, but while some might say they should start “acting their age” in Korea, in the global dance music world, they continue to thrive.

Today, let’s take a look at some of the most notable DJs from the 1960s and their stories.

Back when these DJs were in their 20s, during the 1980s, the global disco boom had faded, but the passion for dance music remained strong.

Chicago house and Detroit techno began spreading to countries like Germany, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands, adapting to each region’s unique style and attracting young audiences. Meanwhile, in Italy, dance music evolved into Italo disco.

As the demand for dance music rose across Europe, numerous clubs started to emerge.

Naturally, during this period, the energetic DJs of the 1960s began building their careers in these clubs, pioneering the European dance music scene.