How Norman Cook Became Fatboy Slim (And Threw The Wildest Beach Party Ever)

How did this guy, go from being bullied in school, to turning DJ'ing into a stadium art-form? And how did a cricket match, trigger one of the wildest beach parties, in UK history? This is the story of Norman Cook, from indie bass player in The Housemartins, to the DJ who turned Brighton Beach into the centre of the dance music universe! ⸻ 🚨 Doing The Damage Discount Link - https://doingthedamage.com/DNCETRAX 📱 Watch more DNCE TRAX content on Instagram & TikTok - https://linktr.ee/dncetrax 🎧 Listen & Download Felix Leiter's Music - https://linktr.ee/DJFelixLeiter ⸻ 📺 Watch next: • How The Prodigy Headlined Glasto & Became Icons →    • What Happened To Keith? The Real Story of ...   • From Prison To King Of Clubs: The Carl Cox Story →    • From Prison To King Of Clubs: The Carl Cox...   • How Daft Punk Changed Dance Music Forever →    • Video   • The Dance Anthem That Shouldn’t Exist →    • Who Made The Greatest Bootleg Ever?   ► Equipment Used ╚ Camera : Sony Alpha 6400 - https://amzn.to/4aj5Ftp ╚ Lens : Sigma 16 mm F1.4 - https://amzn.to/48eRh3x ╚ Recording Desk : RØDECaster Pro - https://amzn.to/3v8Epxt ╚ Mic : RØDE PodMic - https://amzn.to/3TqjLDp ╚ Mic Arm : RØDE PSA1 - https://amzn.to/3RneGsI ╚ Headphones : Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO - https://amzn.to/46WOE5j ╚ Lights : Elgato Key Light - https://amzn.to/49dymtq ╚ Memory Cards - SanDisk Ultra 16GB - https://amzn.to/3GLrGmY ⸻ Starting his career as a DJ in his local club scene during the 1990s, DJ Felix Leiter quickly made his mark as a promoter, bringing internationally renowned artists including Kenny ‘Dope’ Gonzalez, Danny Rampling, Sandy Rivera, Sander Kleinenberg and Seb Fontaine to perform in Carlisle. After relocating to Newcastle upon Tyne to further his career, he became a resident DJ at legendary superclub Digital, holding the residency for over 15 years. During that time, he shared the booth with some of the biggest names in dance music, including Calvin Harris, Armand Van Helden, Pete Tong, Alesso, Martin Garrix and Oliver Heldens. As a producer, Felix has released music on leading labels including Ministry of Sound, Strictly Rhythm, Armada Music, Spinnin’ Records, Black Book Records and SOLA. Felix has performed worldwide at major clubs and festivals including Ministry of Sound, BCM Mallorca, The Arches, Mint Festival, Creamfields and Evolution Festival. Today, DJ Felix Leiter is recognised as one of the North East’s most respected DJs, producers and dance music historians, with decades of experience across club culture, festivals and electronic music history.