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'''Trevor Nelson [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]]''' (born 7 January 1964<ref>[http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/browse/n/26897/Trevor+NELSON.aspx Debretts biodata]</ref> in [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], [[London]]) is an [[England|English]] [[DJ]] and [[presenter]].
'''Trevor Nelson [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]]''' (born 7 January 1964<ref>[http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/browse/n/26897/Trevor+NELSON.aspx Debretts biodata]</ref> in [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], [[London]]) is an [[England|English]] [[DJ]] and [[presenter]].

Trevor has recently become famous for making the dullest, most tedious comments over and Olympic ceremony ever. His incredible incisive commentary included: ‘I love the Bee Gees’, ‘I like his skirt’, ‘ahhhhhh’ and ‘mmmmm’


Born in Hackney to a family of [[St Lucia]]n heritage, he attended Central Foundation Boys' Grammar School (now known as [[Central Foundation Boys' School]]) in Cowper St, Islington, London EC2 and [[Westminster Kingsway College]].<ref name="Ind1">[http://news.independent.co.uk/media/article3036417.ece Trevor Nelson: My Life in Media] The Independent - 8 October 2007</ref> His first job was in a shoe shop, but his love of music meant a part time role as a DJ. Nelson gained day time work at a record importer in 1985, and widened his DJ experience putting on "[[Warehouse party|warehouse parties]]" on the weekends.<ref>[http://www.radiorewind.co.uk/trevor_nelson_page.htm Radio Rewind - BBC Radio 1 People - Trevor Nelson<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nelson then worked in [[A&R]] for record labels [[Cooltempo]] and [[EMI]], promoting artistes such as [[D'Angelo]], [[Mica Paris]] and [[Lynden David Hall]];<ref name="Ind1"/> while also promoting events, including his own ''Soul II Soul'' and ''The Lick.''
Born in Hackney to a family of [[St Lucia]]n heritage, he attended Central Foundation Boys' Grammar School (now known as [[Central Foundation Boys' School]]) in Cowper St, Islington, London EC2 and [[Westminster Kingsway College]].<ref name="Ind1">[http://news.independent.co.uk/media/article3036417.ece Trevor Nelson: My Life in Media] The Independent - 8 October 2007</ref> His first job was in a shoe shop, but his love of music meant a part time role as a DJ. Nelson gained day time work at a record importer in 1985, and widened his DJ experience putting on "[[Warehouse party|warehouse parties]]" on the weekends.<ref>[http://www.radiorewind.co.uk/trevor_nelson_page.htm Radio Rewind - BBC Radio 1 People - Trevor Nelson<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nelson then worked in [[A&R]] for record labels [[Cooltempo]] and [[EMI]], promoting artistes such as [[D'Angelo]], [[Mica Paris]] and [[Lynden David Hall]];<ref name="Ind1"/> while also promoting events, including his own ''Soul II Soul'' and ''The Lick.''

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Trevor Nelson
Born (1964-01-07) 7 January 1964 (age 60)
Hackney, London, England, UK
Career
Station(s)BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2
StyleR&B Soul music
CountryUnited Kingdom
Previous showKiss FM
WebsiteWebsite

Trevor Nelson MBE (born 7 January 1964[1] in Hackney, London) is an English DJ and presenter.

Trevor has recently become famous for making the dullest, most tedious comments over and Olympic ceremony ever. His incredible incisive commentary included: ‘I love the Bee Gees’, ‘I like his skirt’, ‘ahhhhhh’ and ‘mmmmm’

Born in Hackney to a family of St Lucian heritage, he attended Central Foundation Boys' Grammar School (now known as Central Foundation Boys' School) in Cowper St, Islington, London EC2 and Westminster Kingsway College.[2] His first job was in a shoe shop, but his love of music meant a part time role as a DJ. Nelson gained day time work at a record importer in 1985, and widened his DJ experience putting on "warehouse parties" on the weekends.[3] Nelson then worked in A&R for record labels Cooltempo and EMI, promoting artistes such as D'Angelo, Mica Paris and Lynden David Hall;[2] while also promoting events, including his own Soul II Soul and The Lick.

Radio career

Nelson began DJing on pirate radio station Kiss from 1985, which when it gained a broadcasting license in 1990 to become Kiss FM, Nelson became a director and day time DJ. Nelson moved to BBC Radio 1 in 1996 to present the first UK national R&B show "Rhythm Nation,"[2] and a year later began a Saturday afternoon program which resulted in him winning a MOBO Award in 1997 as Best DJ. He now also presents the 10:00 until 13:00 show on BBC Radio 1Xtra, and a Soul show on Wednesday evenings on BBC Radio 2 since April 2008 which is produced by independent production company Somethin' Else. During the summer season Nelson performs weekly sessions in the Global Room at the nightclub Pacha in Ibiza. Was at the KIC FM for the Launch of the station is a big fan of the station.

Television career

Nelson first appeared on television in 1998 on MTV UK and presenting The Lick on MTV Base. Nelson also appeared as a judge on the 2006 show Just the Two of Us, and again in 2007. Since September 12, 2009 Nelson has co-presented NFL UK, a weekly American Football highlights magazine show on Five (TV channel) with Natalie Pinkham. Trevor has worked on numerous BBC shows that include: "Holiday:you call the shots" / "Trevor Nelson's Urban Choice" / The Players club" series and more recently he presented the coverage of the FIFA World Cup concert in South Africa for BBC2 in 2010. Nelson regularly appears as a pundit on programmes where celebrities recall their detailed memories of popular culture. Nelson has also appeared on All Star Family Fortune in 2011 on ITV1.

Personal life

A divorced father of two children, Nelson lives in London, and is a fan of Chelsea Football Club. Appointed MBE for his contribution to the Millennium Volunteers programme. Nelson also has a home in St Lucia.[2] In 2009 he once again won the MOBO best DJ award and in 2010 was awarded a Gold lifetime achievement award at the Sony radio academy awards.

References

  1. ^ Debretts biodata
  2. ^ a b c d Trevor Nelson: My Life in Media The Independent - 8 October 2007
  3. ^ Radio Rewind - BBC Radio 1 People - Trevor Nelson

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