The DJ thing has been going on awhile.

Back in 1985 I was in the vocalist in start-up 5-piece. The college crowd (which I was part of) really enjoyed our sets of mostly metal and hard rock covers but we were not getting paid. Back then it was already very difficult to get a paid gig - it's not new.

When we finally managed to get a money gig at a bowling club, I brought home $30 for two 45 min sets.

While we were knocking looking for gigs, one of the club owners found out I was a DJ on the local college station. Much to the anger of the band-mates, I was offered $150 to spin dance tunes for an evening. I called the owner back as soon as I was alone and took the offer.

Soon after I had a regular Saturday night gig spinning tunes at the joint. This got my name out there and soon I was playing weddings and corporate parties for $200 - $250 a night!

I know there are band-members right now that are shaking their fists at the screen but I needed the money. My band was most unhappy and didn't last for long after -- but there were also "personnel" problems.

Another thing that is not new is inviting guest DJs. I wasn't much of a "scratcher" so I invited (and paid) other DJs to "play" with me. Remember this is back in 1985.