However you found your way here, welcome to the web site of DJ Barry John - a DJ who began to establish his reputation in Tamworth back in 1970. Barry gigged his "DJ apprenticeship" in the nightclubs of Birmingham between '71 and '74 and has continued to entertain throughout the years. Although based in Tamworth, Barry's mobile disco and karaoke will travel anywhere within reason.
Barry's equipment is fully Portable Appliance Tested (PAT) - see: latest PAT Certificate
In January 2010 Barry and Ginny played a significant part in the LONGEST KARAOKE MARATHON MULTIPLE PARTICIPANTS world record attempt held at the Castle Hotel's Vodka Bar. It is now official - WE BROKE THE RECORD and are now the world record holders as per the Guiness Book of World Records. Check out the Vodka Bar link to view the certificate.
Now here's a recently unearthed photo blast from the past:- From the top: Sam (Arrowsmith), second row: Josh R.I.P.(Joycey), Jerry (Bowman) - third row: Danny Dooley, Hitch (Steve Hitches), Duckbum R.I.P.(Gordon Bailey).
Date ?? Sam and Dan reckon it's around 74/75.
Rebeccas' DJs
Now here's another blast from the past. Left to right: Sam T, Barry John, Can't remember, Pat Martin (Meeson), the late Les Benedict (Dobbyns)
Taken in the early 90s at the Red Lion, Shirley. A reunion to end all reunions - DJs at the Eddie "King of Clubs" Fewtrell's 3rd club Rebeccas.
Barry currently hosts Karaoke every Friday at the Progressive Club, Tamworth. The gig is open to the
public so you are welcome to pop by and say hello.
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Barry and his loving wife Ginny
Big influence - The Emperor
Without a doubt one of the greatest influences on my DJ career
was Emporor Rosko. In my opinion he ran the top mobile disco in the whole country. Here's my
proud possession - an autographed Rosko album - "Good Luck in '74"!!He was also a second-to-none radio DJ (and still is) with a superb voice which may have been influenced by (and I
only suggest this) the famous American DJ Wolfman Jack. Here (43Kb) is one of a number of genuine Rosko jingles made just for me by the
Royal Ruler himself.
Here (28Kb) is a personalised jingle from the famous Paul Burnett, top radio Luxembourg and Radio 1 DJ of the 70s.
The Sailor
This exclusive photo of the Jolly Sailor 'death' steps has been taken for posterity as an eternal reminder of this horrific venue
access. This was the route to the Jolly Sailor function room for Barry's whole DJ career although during the last 20 years Barry has accepted no bookings here.
Originally made of wood that a steel structure replaced in more recent times, these steps were always slippy, and the opening into the room at the top was awful.The Jolly Sailor
survives no more and these steps will never be climbed again and Barry claims to have been the last person to climb the steps prior to its demolition.
Although the Sailor has gone Barry believes it is of detriment to the area, as once more another classic building gets wasted and our heritage disappears.
Please use the links to navigate around the site to find out more about Barry's history, experience and how to book him for your special occasion.
Thank you for visiting. Any opinions expressed on this web site are those of Barry alone and do not reflect entertainers' opinions in general; as far as he
knows!.
Mission Statement
To provide the customer with top value entertainment whilst perpetuating the business through recommendation and reputation.
Price guide
Guide price for weekday Karaoke - £120.
Friday/Saturday disco for weddings/dinner-dances/parties etc. from £190 - Karaoke supplement - £20.
All the above prices based on the Tamworth area.
Contact
e-mail:
telephone home: +044 (0)1827 382999
telephone mobile: 07989 960746
27 Croft Close Elford Tamworth Staffs B79 9BU
"Barry John" is Registered under the Business Names Act 1916 (No. 2418944 - 24 July 1979)
Introducing Rob Taylor for your function, why not book Barry together with Rob's Will Young Tribute as cabaret. 
Now here's a recently unearthed photo blast from the past:- From the top: Sam (Arrowsmith), second row: Josh R.I.P.(Joycey), Jerry (Bowman) - third row: Danny Dooley, Hitch (Steve Hitches), Duckbum R.I.P.(Gordon Bailey).
Taken in the early 90s at the Red Lion, Shirley. A reunion to end all reunions - DJs at the Eddie "King of Clubs" Fewtrell's 3rd club
Without a doubt one of the greatest influences on my DJ career
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