Music
Tiësto named 'Greatest DJ Of All Time'
Published Wednesday, Jan 19 2011, 15:30 GMT | By Mayer Nissim
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An online poll for dance music magazine Mixmag placed the Dutch spinner at the top of the list, followed by Richie Hawtin and Sven Väth.
Editor of Mixmag Nick DeCosemo said: "Obviously with any public poll the results reflect current popularity as much as overall contribution, but we think that the top ten reflects a great spread of dance music genres and DJs over time.
"From techno, well represented by the likes of Richie Hawtin and Sven Väth, to drum 'n' bass with Andy C or hard dance with the sadly departed Tony De Vit. And of course, Tiësto, undoubtedly the biggest DJ in history."
He added: "For us, though, the result has always been secondary. The really great thing is the way that the process has sparked such passionate debate - from Facebook and Twitter to clubs and afterparties around the world."
The full top ten was as follows:
1. Tiësto
2. Richie Hawtin
3. Sven Väth
4. Carl Cox
5. Ricardo Villalobos
6. Andy C
7. Paul van Dyk
8. Tony De Vit
9. Sasha
10. 2ManyDJs
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