DJ Rolando

DJ Rolando
BornMexicantown, Detroit
GenresTechno, House
Occupations
  • Musician
  • record producer
  • DJ
Years active1987-present
LabelsUnderground Resistance, Delsin, Ostgut Ton

DJ Rolando (born Rolando Rocha)[1] a.k.a. The Aztec Mystic is an American techno DJ and producer from Detroit, Michigan, United States.[2] A former member of Detroit’s famed Underground Resistance from 1994 to 2004, he is best known for his song "Knights of the Jaguar."[3][4] Rolando parted ways with UR and relocated to Edinburgh in 2004, where he remains an active DJ, frequently appearing at prominent European venues including Tresor and Berghain.[5][4]

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 160. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ Biography, "DJ Rolando, Resident Advisor".
  3. ^ "Rolando: 9 to 5". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  4. ^ a b Rees, Thomas (2011-05-23). "DJ Rolando on Leaving Underground Resistance and Life After Detroit". XLR8R. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  5. ^ "RA: DJ Rolando tour dates for 2020". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2020-06-10.