Mark Reeder | |
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 Reeder in 1999 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 5 January 1958 |
| Genres | Electronic, dance, punk rock, experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Website | Mark Reeder on Facebook |
Mark Reeder (born 5 January 1958) is a British musician and record producer. He grew up in Manchester, England. At a young age, Reeder became interested in progressive rock and especially early electronic music. In his teens, he worked in a small Virgin Records store in Manchester city centre.[1]
Reeder has been living and working in Berlin since 1978. He is the founder and owner of the German electronic dance music labels MFS and Flesh. In 1991, Reeder discovered the teenage Paul van Dyk, guiding and paving his way to build up his now international DJ superstardom.[2] Dave Haslam's book Adventures on the Wheels of Steel: The Rise of the Superstar DJs describes how Reeder initiated and successfully outlined van Dyk's early career from 1991 until 1999, and through Reeder's respected status and extensive music industry contacts, van Dyk was able to climb the ladder to success and reach his current superstar status.[3]
Reeder's career has spanned more than four decades. He has been a participant and behind the scenes influence for many now-famous artists, spread over a wide cross-section of contemporary musical genres.[4] Due to his extensive knowledge of the music industry, he has participated and chaired panels at various international music conferences since the late 1980s.
- ^ Mark Reeder Official Myspace music website.Mark Reeder Myspace music.
- ^ MFS history Mfs-berlin.de
- ^ Dave Haslam Adventures on the Wheels of Steel: The Rise of the Superstar DJs (4th Estate 2002 www.4thestate.com) pp. 11–20
- ^ Creating Dance Music. The New York Times. 11 June 2000.