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David Padilla

1961 – 2020

American disc jockey

Disc jockey Club DJ
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About David Padilla

Lived 1961 – 2020 (aged 59). David Padilla was an American disc jockey and club DJ.

David Padilla (February 16, 1961 – August 19, 2020) was an American disc jockey of electronic dance music, house music, progressive house, and trance music. Padilla was the resident DJ at the Warsaw Ballroom

Early life and career Padilla began experimenting with music in his early teens. He met John Benitez at a house party, who inspired him interest in becoming a disc jockey.

Padilla was an early regular at David Mancuso's The Loft where he met Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, among other notable DJs. Brad LeBeau, a disc jockey at Xenon Club, called Padilla and offered him a job there.

Miami Beach In 1989 Padilla moved to what was later known as South Beach in Miami, Florida, where he was offered the resident DJ spot at the Warsaw Ballroom, where he began gaining more recognition. Padilla worked at the Warsaw while celebrities such as Madonna, Gianni Versace and Donatella Versace attended.

His CDs “The Mix Afterhours” a 2-disc set was released on June 1, 1999, on the Max Music & Entertainment label; according to Max Music head Rama Barwick, it was their best-selling release. Padilla's “The South Beach Experience” on the Ultra Records label was released on October 3, 2000.

Later life

During the first week of December in 2012 Padilla suffered three successive strokes leaving him partially paralyzed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Padilla?

American disc jockey

When was David Padilla born?

David Padilla was born on 12 February 1961 in New York.

When did David Padilla die?

David Padilla died on 19 August 2020.

What was David Padilla's occupation?

David Padilla was a disc jockey and club DJ.

What nationality was David Padilla?

David Padilla was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Padilla

· Wikidata: Q16194243

· DBpedia: David Padilla (DJ)

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