DJ FAT TONY: sobriety, branches of addiction and I Don't Take Requests

This week, Matt welcomes the DJ and author Fat Tony to the studio.

Tony has had an incredible career, spanning nearly four decades, he has had his say in paving the way for the UK’s current music scene.

He held a weekly show in New York, at The Palladium for Streve Rubell – during the height of Paradise Garage – AND is a regular at

Ministry of Sound and Glitterbox. As official DJ to the Beckhams and Versace – he is also one of the fashion scene’s go to performers.

Now 16 years sober, Tony discovered drugs when he was 18, and would convince himself that he couldn’t DJ unless he was high. He would sometimes go four or five nights straight without sleeping. He became so psychotic from his cocaine addiction that he believed creatures lived inside his gums. He also lost his teeth and became homeless.

In this episode we look back at Tony’s extraordinary life and career, how he faced his demons and what recovery means to him.

**Please be advised that this episode contains strong language and some content which listeners may find disturbing. If you are affected by anything you hear in the episode - there are links below to some organisations which may be able to help you.

NHS Drug Addition Helpline

Talk To Frank

Alcoholic Anonymous

Samaritans

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