Some of our favourite DJs had a regular jobs before they become famous.
Here are some that will surprise you.
Nina Kraviz
Dentist
In one of the more impressive pre-DJ jobs, Russian techno producer and label owner Nina Kraviz had a full fledged career as a dentist, earning er doctorate in dental medicine while writing for a Moscow based fanzine and working on a local radio programme.
Richie Hawtin
McDonalds Employee, Video Store Employee & Corn Detasseler
Revered as one of the leading figures in techno, Richie Hawtin’s brief stint as an employee of mega corporation McDonalds and many more.
Dixon
Football player
Dixon was on the fast track to a career as a footballer, even playing nationally for the East German team, but constant knee problems kept him back.
Ben Klock
Graphic Designer
When Ben got into DJing and at the same time he was in graphic design working as an intern.