A GUY CALLED GERALD

Straight out of the electro / breakdance crews of Moss Side, Manchester, Gerald Simpson was arguably the first Brit ever to nail making true-school acid house, alone and with 808 State. He went on to make unique mutant jungle (including with Goldie), rarefied cosmic breakbeat, and deep techno in the heart of Berlin. A true original, and still one of the best.

Defining moment Classic rave anthem 'Voodoo Ray.

[Author: Chris Cottingham, Nick Decosemo, Digby, Duncan Dick, Gavin Herlihy, Mike Monypenny, Ralph Moore, Damien Morris, Joe Muggs, Sam Richards, Eliezer de Souza, Craig Torrance, Seb Wheeler]