DJ AM - Not Getting It

I saw my sister's post on DJ AM, and also the post she cites at The Corner. I'm sorry to hear about his possible suicide.

However, I have to say, I really don't get the whole "DJ" thing. Here is a guy who skyrocketed to fame and fortune for... what exactly? Check out a performance or two of his here. Here is one video



For that he got $25000 for 3 hours? He played somebody else's recordings, and added some sound effects and flashing lights? Is that it? Is that the talent? Isn't there an iPhone app for that? Sure, I'm 10 years older than he was, but still I am surprised just how little appreciation I have for this sort of thing.