Soul legend Mr. Brown celebrates 80th birthday - a life full of beats!

Soul legend Mr. Brown celebrates 80th birthday - a life full of beats!

Uwe Welsch, known as DJ Mr. Brown, is preparing to turn 80 on Easter Monday. The DJ from Kassel has specialized in soul music and has been active since the late 1960s. He has traveled over 120 countries, an adventure that is closely connected to his career as a DJ. His first major journey took him to Asia in 1971, where he hitchhiked and went to Singapore by train. These experiences shape his passion for music and the laying of records.

In his career, which lasts over five decades, Welsch has gained numerous stories and experiences in the field of soul and funk. According to a report by hna he was originally involved in the "Faces Domino Club" and previously worked as an accountant for the US army. His artist name "Mr. Brown" was created because he did not want to be associated with the name Charlie Brown. Welsch is considered the second oldest active soul & radio DJ in Germany, according to the well-known Kenny b.

career and influences

mr. Brown is known for his sets, which include music from the 1960s to 80s and more unknown pieces. He is regularly booked in his home region of Kassel and in German cities such as Hamburg, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf. It is also an integral part of the Baltic Soul Weekender Festival, where he reports from Shakefm

One of his most striking features is a large world map in his apartment, which marks the visited and the places that were still available. Welsch has already developed a special relationship with the United States and describes itself as a "ambassador for good soul music". Especially the anticipation for upcoming trips, such as the Madagascar destination missed in South Korea in 2017 due to a plague outbreak, are testimony to his adventure lust and passion for music.

The legacy of a DJS

Due to his extensive career, Welsch not only wrote music history, but also captivated the audience. His amazing commitment and devotion to the DJing made him an important figure in the music scene. Again and again he inspires with the fascination and quality of his DJ sets, which are based on the preferences of his audience, and ensures that younger generations also get to know the roots of soul music.

With the upcoming 80th birthday, Mr. Brown does not think of setting up. With the momentum of an experienced DJ, he is ready to continue to inspire the audience with soul sounds and to carry his stories and experiences in the next few years. His career is a clear example of how music can combine people across generations.