Who was the First DJ Ever?

DJing has become very popular lately. Whether it be DJs for weddings, private events, bars, clubs, parties, or the hottest music festivals on Earth, one thing is certain, DJs basically rule the entertainment world right now. Celebrities, athletes, and basically anyone you can think of has jumped into the DJing world as of late. Though, fame doesn't make them good DJs, it does bring more attention to the art form!

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First DJ Ever

So, with all this attention on DJs, we kinda want to know who was the first DJ ever? Who got things started and started the trend that got us all to where we are today?

The term Disc Jockey was first coined in the 1930's and mostly refers to radio personalities. Though they simply played records, their contribution evolved to what today's DJs do with regards to mixing music and other important skills. The idea of a DJ being a performer and a musician all started with Jimmy Savile in 1943 when he threw the world's first ever DJ dance party and later was the first person credited with using turntables to continuously play music.

Today, DJing is a lot more than simply playing music. You've got to mix music live, read the crowd, have vast music knowledge and a large music library, and you've got to understand the energy in a room and mix based on all of those factors and more. DJing isn't easy but it sure is fun!

So, there you have it. Jimmy Savile brought DJing to the world, but many greats over the decades have made it what it is today.