BIOGRAPHY
Lee Dagger, the legendary DJ, Grammy winning producer & songwriter, has been captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and hit records for the past three decades. His passion for dance music began in 1991 after seeing DJ’s Sacha & Carl Cox spin at some of the early 90’s raves. This began Lee’s devotion to the music industry quickly making a name for himself as both a skilled DJ and talented songwriter. Lee has DJ’d alongside some of the biggest names in the industry including Faithless, Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold, David Guetta, Danny Tenaglia, Eric Morillo and Bob Sinclair, to name just a few.
His shows have taken him all around the world from Miami to Marrakech, Hong Kong to Ibiza, Siberia to Australia, etc performing at some of the hottest nightclubs and festivals in the world. Lee’s standout performance at Glastonbury Festival, the 2010 Sydney Mardi Gras where he shared the stage with David Guetta, Kelly Rowland, & George Michael, The Miami Winter Music Conference parties, are just a few examples of his musical prowess.
In addition to DJ’ing, Lee is also well known for his remixing work under his Lee Dagger, Bimbo Jones and Miami Calling brands. He has remixed tracks for some of the biggest artists in the world, including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Avicii, Madonna, Britney, Pink, and the Killers. He achieved his first Lee Dagger Billboard no.1 in 2014 with his track “Shelter me” featuring Inaya Day, signed to Radikal records.
His first album was signed to legendary New York label Tommy Boy and his next 3 albums signed to Radikal records and Audio Network. In 2010 Lee was recognised with a Latin Grammy for his composing, arranging and production skills on the Grammy Winning album “Bom Tempo” for Sergio Mendes. Together with Marc JB, Lee formed the UK & USA production team Bimbo Jones. Achieving over 88 number 1’s, in 2006 they co produced the UK number 1 single Meck Feat. Leo Sayer “Thunder in my heart again”. Bimbo Jones has received five consecutive nominations in the Best Remixer category at the annual Miami Winter Music Conference, up against artists such as Calvin Harris, Avicii, R3had, Kaskade & Afrojack.
Lee Dagger is now based in the USA, where he continues to work on new music, whilst travelling the globe DJ’ing at various festivals and nightclubs. He is resident DJ at the brand new Las Vegas dance Radio station Vibe 99.7 FM.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Grammy winning record producer
- Billboard No. 1 artist
- Best DJ award – Sydney Australia beating David Guetta & Deadmau5
- UK number 1 Co Producer of Mech feat Leo Sayer – Thunder in my heart again
- Over 88 Dance number 1s
- Official remixer of Pink, Avicii, The Killers, Britney, Madonna, Rihanna, Lady Gaga
- Publishing deal with 19 Entertainment
- Nominee in the ‘best remixer’ category 5 years in a row at the Miami winters music conference
- One half of Bimbo Jones
- First ever live show was booked at the world famous Glastonbury Festival
- Lee Dagger’s music has been played and supported by Carl Cox, Nervo, Tiesto and Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 show