A Guy Called Gerald Full Story

A Guy Called Gerald received recognition for making the UK's first ever Acid House track last year. Here he is talking about his entire career, from the early days of growing up in Manchester to the origins of Voodoo Ray, 808 State, Juice Box and more. He goes on to talk about touring the world, launching a record label, and working with Roland. More details below... 

A Guy Called Gerald sits down with DJ Ron for one of the most important conversations in UK electronic music history. From "Voodoo Ray" to Black Secret Technology, from 808 State to Juice Box, from being tricked into studio sessions to pioneering new software tech with Roland -- this is the FULL story told by the man himself.

Gerald breaks down:
• The real origins of "Voodoo Ray"
• How his music became 808 State
• The truth behind "Pacific State"
• Living in a squat while having chart hits
• The birth of Juice Box Records
• Creating "28 Gun Bad Boy"
• His pioneering live setups + global touring
• Working with Roland & Native Instruments
• Revisiting Black Secret Technology 30 years later
• His message for the next generation
• Why independence matters more than ever

This is a deep dive into the foundations of UK dance culture -- told with honesty, clarity, and decades of experience.

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