I just re-read the first email AM ever sent me and I really can't believe that we won't see him again. Of all the DJs that we have the great fortune to work with, AM stands out a mile.
DJ AM at Serato X 10 year anniversary party, June 6 2008
We first met AM in 2005, and from that point on, he was always in touch with us. He showed us so much support over the years. He was constantly sending us feedback and coming up with ideas for Scratch Live, sending photos of his gigs, and making introductions for us. He put so much effort into helping us out, he never asked anything in return. When we went to the states, he always made extra effort to meet up with us, and to introduce us to DJs he thought we should meet. We could never repay our debt to AM, and whenever we asked how we could make it up to him, his response was always "Na, homie, you've done so much for me as a DJ, it's me who owes you!" He also taught us a lot about humility. For a man with such talent, who had achieved so much, he was incredibly humble.
AM taught us so many things, about music, about DJing, hell .. . he even taught us about our own product! We were once treated to a demonstration at his house that had him teaching us about Scratch Live. Once I got over the shock that one man could own so many pairs of shoes, AM set about explaining how he used Scratch Live, and showed us things that we hadn't ever considered. I think he knew our software better than most of those of us who make it.
His mastery of Scratch Live was typical of his approach to DJing in general, he never stopped working on his art. We were lucky enough to have him come to New Zealand to play at our 10 year anniversary party. The last track he played that night was one that someone at Serato had put him onto. He knew every track in his library inside out, even down to how he had come by it.
DJ AM at Serato X, June 6 2008
Adam was a true master of his art. We're shocked to hear of his untimely death, the world lost a true gentleman last weekend. We feel privileged to have spent the time with him that we did. AM, it won't be the same without you. You will be truly missed.
Adam was a great musician, a very kind spirit,and a heartwarming man. I will miss him and am so saddened by his passing. This world now has a hole in it where DJ AM used to be. I wish we would have had more time.
Rest in Peace
Mike May
Met Adam in 2004 ...i was resident at Lucid ( Toronto ) and he was flying in from L.A - this is before he Blew up and started dating Nicole Richie... he was super humble and super talented.. i remember his first record he played that night ' The Cure's "' Close to you " - He absolutely destroyed the club that night and i was scared to close out the night as he had everybody bouncing off the walls.. Man .. he was the real deal...a true party dj- who rocked everything form Guns and Roses , Daft Punk , Oasis to Aerosmith and his mixing was unreal.. OH - this was before Serato...so we were rocking vinyl.. So much talent... i miss his " Rock With You " Michael Jackson mix that he would ride into the acapella.. Unreal ! A true pioneer.. i hope you found peace Adam..You will be missed .
A few people have mentioned how humble Adam was and, from my brief experience, that was exactly what I found too.
I met him when he was in New Zealand for Serato X last year. He was friendly, enthusiastic and very down to earth. He also blew me away with his DJ skills.
Adams death is a tragedy and he'll be sorely missed.
Dj AM was the truth, and a well respected Dj. I never had a chance to see him live, but from the videos I've seen on youtube, he played evreything. He kept us a DJs on our toes. You'll be truely missed. REST In Peace DJ A.M
Got my name put on the door at the Serato X party here in Auckland (Thanks Onny from 420), and was buzzing at the chance to see AM live. It was unreal how this guy could blend anything and make it sound good. Was'nt going to miss this show for the world so I stood against the wall with my hand up in the air from the start of his set to the very end, in fact its in the air right now! R.I.P DJ AM thank you!
I'm gonna miss checking you out in the clubs here at home in L.A. "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Yah!, I Was Sitting Their Bored to death and in just one breath he said you got to get up you got to get up you got to get down boy!"
I remember meeting him the first time @Love NYC 2007 for Mark Ronson's Birthday party. He was blown away with the sound system and talking to me about having a party there. Really chill guy.. Such a shame.. RIP
Was recently going thru my old PM's and found a conversation I had with Adam. I never really knew him just spoke to him here on the board a few times. He always seemed humble & willing to help.
We all know his skills on the tables were epic.
He will be sorely missed by both people who knew him well, & people who only knew him thru either his TV show or his DJ skills.
I just re-read the first email AM ever sent me and I really can't believe that we won't see him again. Of all the DJs that we have the great fortune to work with, AM stands out a mile.
We first met AM in 2005, and from that point on, he was always in touch with us. He showed us so much support over the years. He was constantly sending us feedback and coming up with ideas for Scratch Live, sending photos of his gigs, and making introductions for us. He put so much effort into helping us out, he never asked anything in return. When we went to the states, he always made extra effort to meet up with us, and to introduce us to DJs he thought we should meet. We could never repay our debt to AM, and whenever we asked how we could make it up to him, his response was always "Na, homie, you've done so much for me as a DJ, it's me who owes you!" He also taught us a lot about humility. For a man with such talent, who had achieved so much, he was incredibly humble.
AM taught us so many things, about music, about DJing, hell .. . he even taught us about our own product! We were once treated to a demonstration at his house that had him teaching us about Scratch Live. Once I got over the shock that one man could own so many pairs of shoes, AM set about explaining how he used Scratch Live, and showed us things that we hadn't ever considered. I think he knew our software better than most of those of us who make it.
His mastery of Scratch Live was typical of his approach to DJing in general, he never stopped working on his art. We were lucky enough to have him come to New Zealand to play at our 10 year anniversary party. The last track he played that night was one that someone at Serato had put him onto. He knew every track in his library inside out, even down to how he had come by it.
Adam was a true master of his art. We're shocked to hear of his untimely death, the world lost a true gentleman last weekend. We feel privileged to have spent the time with him that we did. AM, it won't be the same without you. You will be truly missed.
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