Pete Tong

Pete Tong (b. 30th July 1960, Dartford, Kent) is a notable British DJ, electronic dance music producer, and promoter. He's best known as a long-running host of radio and TV shows on BBC Radio One and the founder of FFRR label. In 2014, Tong got appointed as MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for his broadcasting and music services.

From 1979 till 1983, Pete Tong worked for a music magazine, initially as an advertising sales assistant but subsequently publishing reviews and contributing to editorial. Tong then became an A&R manager at London Records. Through his work at the label, Peter got his first exposure to the emerging sounds of "house music" imported from overseas. In 1986, he co-organized The House Sound Of Chicago compilation that became one of the first notable releases to present the 'Chicago house' genre to the UK audience.

Pete Tong began his performing career as an amateur disc jokey, initially at local events. He was inspired and significantly influenced in his formative years by DJ Froggy. Tong first appeared on the radio in the late 1970s, originally at local stations such as Radio Invicta. In 1981, he debuted with a section covering the dance music industry's latest news on Peter Powell's show at BBC Radio One. He began his Friday evening show called "Essential Selection