CONVERGENCE gets to grips with DJ X (Of LAB4) Before his set 25th oct!!

This article is about CONVERGENCE @ The Glasshouse in Coventry (UK), Sat 25 Oct 2008

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DJ X, aka Lez Elston, was one half of legendary and award winning Lab4. A classically trained guitarist Lez studied music and obtained Grade 8 Associated Board Theory. He was taught by composer and concert pianist Mervin Dale who co-wrote for Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan among many others. He taught guitar practical and theory from 21.

Lez's career has focused around alternative and electronic music and production. He formed his first band Atomic in 1987. Atomic showcased for all the major record labels. CBS, Island, EMI etc and received a development deal from Polydor. In 1989 Lez left Atomic to play in various rock, goth and alternative bands. In 1990 he formed MAD with Richard Curtis (vocals) and Adam Newman (drums) - MAD played various gigs in London and Oxford.

Life long influences (artists that have had the greatest and most enduring effect on Lez): Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Al Di Meola - Friday Night In San Francisco (life changing album), John Mclaughlin, NIN, Yngwie Malmsteen and any artist who isn't scared of pushing the envolope.

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Les is a legend......

Can't wait to see him!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted Mon 06 Oct 2008
Nice work boys..
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Posted Mon 06 Oct 2008
Dont no lab4, but a intresting read, this guys talented, cant wait to see. Xx
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Posted Tue 07 Oct 2008
Agreed Spectra ....cant wait its gonna be a great nite !!!!!! whoop!whoop!!
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Posted Wed 08 Oct 2008
i am a mong and i have been a bad boy aka dsr. mmmmm
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Posted Mon 13 Oct 2008
Bad Boy Billy where the F*k have u been ? u have been a bad boy
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Posted Mon 13 Oct 2008
Spank him Jack!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)
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Posted Tue 14 Oct 2008
YEY SOOOO EXCITED NOW, GUNA GET DRESSED UP SCARY COSTUME METHINKS!!!!!
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Posted Tue 21 Oct 2008

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