Oh no! He's found God. That's never a good thing with anyone, let alone an artist. The Devil always has the best tunes!
-----Original Message----- From: Wibo Lammerts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 1:03 PM To: '313@hyperreal.org' Subject: [313] TERRENCE PARKER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri Sep 13, 2002 2:49 am Subject: NEWS: TP's DJing career will soon be coming to a close! Greetings of peace everyone! Yes! It is true! I will soon retire from touring and having a DJ residency. This is not a joke! This is not a mistake. After more than 20 years on the WHEELS OF STEEL, my DJing career is coming to a close. I've been moving towards making this decision over the past 2 years. Now, I am in a place in my life where my relationship with GOD, my lovely wife, my gorgeous daughter, handsome newborn son, family and close friends, command that I pay attention to my own growth, development, and maturity. I imagine that I'll officially retire from DJing in 2003. Over the past 7 years, I've traveled all over the world, DJing in more than 100 cities. In those 7 years, I've averaged travel for a minimum of 45 weekends out of a 52 weekend year. That's a lot of time away from my family. On July 21st of this year, I was baptized in Jesus name, and received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. On that day, the old TP died, and a new TP was born. Those who know me, know that I've been on this path of righteousness for quite sometime. I stopped smoking 12 years ago. I stopped drinking 2 years ago. I stopped cursing, swearing, and using GOD's name in vein 5 years ago. So this is nothing new. I've been religious most of my life. But now, GOD is leading me in a different direction. I plan to work heavily in the BUSINESS side of the music industry. I hope my contributions will help make a positive impact in the music industry. I'm not sure exactly how GOD plans to use me, and I am more uncertain of the new challenges I will soon face. But I know that according to Proverbs 3:5-6, I'll be just fine because I can do all things through Christ Jesus. This is not an attempt to force my religious beliefs on anyone. GOD's love doesn't flow like that. Instead, my purpose here is to share with you the miracle in my life, and the changes that shall be proven because of it. I'm not going to quit DJing tomorrow. I still plan to honor my commitments to DJ upcoming gigs in Iowa (USA), Germany, Japan, and other upcoming dates. I have a request to do a 30 city tour in 2003 with the man who released the first ever house record - Mr. Jesse Saunders! I'm also hoping to do a SPREAD LOVE DJ Tour with DJ Booming B in Germany in 2003. I just wanted to put all of you on notice so it wont be a surprise to those who truly care about me, my music, and my endeavors. So if you see I'm coming to your city or town, you better make certain you're there. If not, you might miss my final DJing performance in your area. If the right opportunity to DJ on the radio comes along, I might strongly consider this along with having my mixes featured on the internet. But I am just about done with touring as a DJ, or having a residency in any club. This brings me to my next announcement . . . . . I will spin for another 2 weeks at Tonic on Wednesdays, and then I will end my residency there. The staff, and everyone there has been great! The state of music in general has turned towards the worst! Artist and producers are releasing horrible records, DJs who can barely spin, or who have a limited knowledge and/or respect for music are getting paid enormously crazy amounts of money to DJ. And the masses of the people follow and worship them as if they were GOD. Back in the day, you could listen to the radio and hear songs about love and compassion. Now all day, everyday, major radio plays sex theme music that 3 and 4 year babies know all the lyrics and sexual dance steps to. The club/party scene is ruled by drugs. Very few people truly care about the music anymore. VERY SAD! I'm not perfect, but I've always tried to be positive. So my advice to all of the current and future aspiring DJs, please be mindful of the music you play. To the producers and recording artists, be mindful of the music you make. Those youthful in mind, body, spirit, and maturity are watching you! Don't let money be your motivation! DJing has been, and will always be part of me. If I never spin at another club or party again, I'll still go into my basement, and make a hot mix CD! Music was once my life! Now, although I will always love music, GOD is my life! The old TP had his priorities mixed up. My priorities now are in order: 1. GOD 2. my family 3. my career (If your HOUSE is not in order, you may want to think about it.) I don't know if I'll continue to make mix CDs. That's something I am praying about. When GOD lays the answer on my heart, I'll let you know. I want to thank all of my fans and friends throughout the world who've supported my music and my DJing throughout the years. I love you all! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE MANY YEARS OF LOVE & POSITIVE VIBES! You can see my current DJing schedule at TPMusic.net May GOD's grace be upon you! Terrence (TP) Parker fax: 248-435-2983 mobile: 586-665-4325 pager (toll free): 877-473-2496 2Way: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OPEN NOW: TPMusic.net (TP's new OFFICIAL Website) http://www.terrenceparker.com/ http://www.mocradio.com/ www.TonicDetroit.com Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 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