Ex-DJ launches podcast honouring late father's musical legacy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 07:01 · Archive

Adam Gibbs, a former DJ who played alongside Mark Ronson, has launched a podcast inspired by his father's death in May.

Adam Gibbs, a 51-year-old from Attleborough who works as a wellbeing coach, has launched a YouTube podcast called 'The Remedy - From The Darkside To The Flipside' to honour his late father Colin Gibbs, who died in May this year. The podcast explores music and wellbeing through stories from Norwich artists about how music has helped them overcome some of life's toughest challenges.

Gibbs had a distinguished career as a DJ under the name A.Gee, beginning in the 1990s. He shared the stage with Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson and met Will Smith. He also took part in a BBC Radio 1Xtra world-record DJ relay in London, where artists mixed tracks seamlessly without breaks or mistakes. His father was a huge jazz fan who influenced Gibbs's love of hip hop and other genres.

Gibbs said his father's passing was 'the catalyst to set up the podcast'. He explained: 'It has taken years to figure out the best project idea to get balance between my music background together with helping people.' He is now calling for artists aged 18 or over to contribute their stories, saying: 'My dream guests would be Chaka Khan, Scott Storch and Elton John, but I need to start on a local level first.' His father had transverse myelitis, a rare neurological disorder involving inflammation of the spinal cord, before dying after a severe stroke.

How it is being reported

• Ex-DJ who shared stage with Mark Ronson honours father with new podcastA former DJ who has played alongside Mark Ronson launches a podcast honouring his late father which explores music, wellbeing, and local artists’ mental health stories.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Nov, 06:00
• Ex-DJ who shared stage with Mark Ronson honours father with new podcastA former DJ who has played alongside Mark Ronson launches a podcast honouring his late father which explores music, wellbeing, and local artists’ mental health stories.Norwich Evening News · 14 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Adam Gibbs · Mark Ronson · Colin Gibbs · Will Smith · Norwich · Attleborough · BBC Radio 1Xtra

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