Nov 10, 2015 legendary snooker world champion steve davis is also appearing, playing his first dj set at a dance music event. Former snooker world champion steve davis to dj at the sub. Snooker owes a very great deal to joe davis, not only because he was a world champion, but also because the knowledge of the game conveyed through his books has benefited so many players. Davis began his career in 1978 and dominated the sport in the 1980s, winning six world titles and was world number one from 1983 to 1990. James became wealthy through snooker, but was banned from driving in 1996, and in 1998 declared himself bankrupt after spending. Over a korma, he chats about bankrolling a magma residency. Visit the bbc glastonbury website for more videos and. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Snooker legend steve davis and his surreal journey into releasing.
I was so impressed with the results that when the ferrule suddenly broke on my cue during a tournament i had no hesitation in taking it straight to john to be repaired. The sixtimes world champion who was so dull as a player that he was nicknamed interesting tells how he has reinvented himself as. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Virtual snooker has all the angles and shots of the real game. Apr 17, 2016 snooker great steve davis has announced his retirement at the age of 58. Griffiths lost to davis in the 1988 world championship final and failed to beat the englishman in seven meetings at the crucible. A new bbc minidocumentaryfilmed onsite at this years bloclooks at the snooker word champions new career as a techno dj.
Steve davis snooker 19xxcds softwaregbreleased1985also foramstrad cpc, bbc micro, commodore 16, plus4, commodore 64, electron, enterprise, msx, sinclair. Steve davis snooker legend and speaker book from arena. Snooker great steve davis has announced his retirement at the age of 58. Steve davis snooker is a sports simulation video game developed by cds software, and published by cds software in 1985, with a budget release in 1988 published by blue ribbon software. The sixtimes world snooker champion is about to do the big bloc weekender. Davis, who won the world snooker championships six times in. I first encountered john parris in the mideighties when he offered to make me a replica of my original cue. Snooker star dj and curry aficionado steve davis is among the acts added to the tenth anniversary castlepalooza in tullamore this july. Presenting the very special dj duo of experimental psychedelic musician, kavus torabi, and steve davis, the most successful professional snooker player of the 1980s. He was the numberone ranked snooker player in the world from 1983 to 1990. Stream tracks and playlists from dj steve davis on your desktop or mobile device.
Steve davis 20202021 20192020 20182019 20172018 20162017 20152016 20142015 202014 201220 20112012 20102011 20092010 20082009 20072008 20062007 20052006 20042005 20032004 20022003 20012002 20002001 all available. He won 28 ranking titles, putting him joint second on the alltime list with ronnie osullivan and john higgins. Steve davis, obe born 22 august 1957 is an english retired professional snooker player from plumstead, london. Steve davis latest news, reaction, results, pictures, video. Ronnie osullivan retirement bombshell dropped by steve davis ahead of the masters snooker steve davis says ronnie osullivan should not retire from snooker because he. Steve davis, 60, is cueing up records after four decades on the. Steve davis latest news, reaction, results, pictures. The 2016 documentary snookerstar dj revels in the juxtaposition between steve davis, the snooker automaton, and steve davis, the music man.
When news broke earlier this year that sixtime snooker world champion steve davis was to play the summer festival season under the moniker dj thundermuscle, it seemed like a mistimed april fool. But sixtime world snooker champion steve davis would rather talk about oneohtrix point never. In fact, virtual snooker simply plays an amazingly accurate game of snooker. The sports favourite is still waiting to take part in a gruelling bushtucker trial. Professional snooker player who became a sixtime world champion.
Steve davis girlfriend is relieved to see the snooker star prove he is actually interesting. Ive clearly had too many refreshments to go through with this. Mar 18, 2016 legendary snooker player steve davis rocking the family pub at bloc 2016. Steve was 6ft23 in 80s jimmy white was 5ft10 davis was much taller than jimmy white in world final of 84 pic of both with trophyat table so no way davis is only 3 inches bigger than jimmy white was big difference.
Davis, who also presents a show on a radio station in essex, will. Sixtime world snooker champion steve davis won a total of 28 majorranking events during an illustrious career before retiring from the. Davis was the first to make a ratified maximum break in a major tournament who had a break of 147 against john spencer in the lada classic at oldham, greater manchester on 11 jan 1982. A diabetic, james missed the british open in 2004 due to a kidney infection. Nov 20, 2017 the 2016 documentary snookerstar dj revels in the juxtaposition between steve davis, the snooker automaton, and steve davis, the music man. Were talking about the man who most reviled in the 1980s, then realised he was actually a very funny, smart, endearing soul. Ronnie osullivan retirement bombshell dropped by steve. I say attempt because despite having very nice features, it falls down on ball rebound. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Apr 15, 2016 the snooker legends unexpected hobby as a dj is revealed in this mini flyonthewall documentary.
Bbc sport steve davis was made for snooker says terry. Steve davis forum, courtesy of snooker players network. Snooker ledge steve davis is playing bloc weekender news. This bbc music special marks record store day and follows steve davis as he builds up to. Former world snooker champion steve davis is playing a dj set in. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Alex is playing his old foe steve davis in his first appearance since his ban for headbutting a tournament offical exactly a year previous. Steve davis kavus torabi dj steve davis kavus torabi dj no longer available. Steve davis reckons he has finally shed his boring reputation by becoming a superstar dj. A film about steve davis rise and subsequent dominance of snooker in the 1980s and his intense rivalry with alex higgins was released by the bbc in 2016 titled the rack pack casting will merrick as davis.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. Snooker player steve davis to dj at glastonbury festival bbc news. It is an amazing coincidence that two of the best players the world has ever seen should have the. World snooker championship 1990 steve davis photo by tony henshaw. Three consecutive century breaks were first compiled in a major tournament by this guy. In the red snooker star steve james hit rock bottom after being forced to sell his practice table. Legendary snooker world champion steve davis is also appearing, playing his first dj set at a dance music event. Snooker player steve davis is to play a dj set at this years glastonbury. Having played as a professional for over 30 years, hes still actively playing in tournaments today, as well as commentating on them for the bbc at certain times. His financial problems saw him turn to drinking heavily.
What followed was the development of a snooker phenomenon who took the game to new heights. Steve davis snooker is a sports simulation video game developed by cds software, and published by cds software in 1985, with a budget release in 1988. Media caption snooker player steve davis shows off his turntable skills in a bbc iplayer documentary. Davis began his career in 1978 and dominated the sport in the 1980s, winning six world titles. Steve davis went from snooker world champion to glastonbury festival dj image. Jan, 2018 ronnie osullivan retirement bombshell dropped by steve davis ahead of the masters snooker steve davis says ronnie osullivan should not retire from snooker because he can win titles when he. One had our take on god is a dj which was steve davis is a dj, it was tongue in cheek. Steve davis and kavus torabi performing a dj set on stage 2, at the onblackheath music festival, lewisham, london. Snooker s mr dull has reinvented himself as a superstar dj and says he is living life in reverse like benjamin button. Steve davis snooker simulates the cue sport snooker. Djing at glastonbury and putting out an album of woozy, wonky leftfield music on a record label that hosts bands with names like gnod, goat. The authentic feel is further enhanced by multimedia tips from the great steve davis, whose wit and style is always endearing. Davis has a show on brentfords phoenix fm, playing everything from prog rock to bleedingedge electronica, once even hosting a guest spot from surgeon. In recent years steve has also become a dj with his eclectic record collection.
Since leaving snooker ive got my adrenaline rush a different way. Ronnie osullivan retirement bombshell dropped by steve davis. Snooker s steve davis is now a techno dj spinning the decks at glastonbury 28 jun 2019 18. Listen to dj steve davis soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create munich. Mbe and obe snooker star entertains fans with his dry sense of humour and flair of trick shots. Feb 22, 2020 snooker ace steve davis has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six world championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years. Alternative music enthusiasts are set for a treat when former world snooker champion steve davis obe plays a dj set with experimental. Snooker player turned avant progressive dj steve davis talks. The sixtimes world champion who was so dull as a player that he was nicknamed interesting tells how he. Search results for steve davis snooker player stock photos and images 249 page 1 of 3. But now the expostman from staffordshire, who has blown a staggering pounds 700,000 on fast living, is battling back to the big time. Find the perfect steve davis snooker player stock photo.
The steve davis legend started 36 years ago when he first picked up a cue to play on the dining room table at his parents south london home. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Im going to slate the national treasure that is steve davis. The balls behave more as if they were made of rubber than of hard, dense, heavy plastic, bouncing around at the slightest touch.
Davis, who won six world titles, has retired at the age of 58. The one show report on how steve went from snooker star to djing at glastonbury. He was taught to play snooker at the age of twelve by his father. Snooker player steve davis to dj at glastonbury festival. The snooker great steve davis who plays eclectic songs on his local commercial radio station in essex is to hit the decks at an electronic. Unusual shot by alex hurricane higgins to beat steve davis. And as he prepared for his midnight dj slot at glastonbury on friday, the sporting star compared himself. Nov 25, 20 steve davis girlfriend is relieved to see the snooker star prove he is actually interesting. Apr 15, 2016 a new bbc minidocumentaryfilmed onsite at this years bloclooks at the snooker word champions new career as a techno dj. Steve davis believes aliens are real and they could beat him at snooker 22 feb 2020 22. He had two children, greg and jack, with his wife judith davis. Snooker legend steve davis sheds boring tag from playing days to. Join facebook to connect with steve davis and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Snooker ace steve davis has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six world championships during the 1980s. Its not often that a 6 time snooker world champion invites a master of dark, abstract techno onto his local radio show but steve davis is no ordinary snooker player. Apr 28, 2017 im going to slate the national treasure that is steve davis. Snooker ledge steve davis is playing bloc weekender. Steve davis was the most successful professional snooker player of the 1980s, winning a total of 28 major ranking events. This is a great guide that discusses all parts of snooker starting from the cue, tip and chalk, going through the stance, grip and bridge and ending by all sort of shots, angles and matchplay. He dominated the sport during the 1980s, when he reached eight world championship finals in nine years, won six world titles, and held the world number one ranking for seven consecutive seasons. Released under licence from 6time snooker world champion, steve davis. Read more it was his dedication to honing his craft, the hours. Legendary snooker player steve davis rocking the family pub at bloc 2016.
Davis writing is just like his style of playing, very simple, efficient and straight forward. The snooker legends unexpected hobby as a dj is revealed in this mini flyonthewall documentary. Apr 27, 2016 snooker star dj and curry aficionado steve davis is among the acts added to the tenth anniversary castlepalooza in tullamore this july. Steve davis snooker from cds is quite a good attempt at providing a snooker simulation on the c16. Wales 1979 world snooker champion terry griffiths says steve davis was made to play snooker. Apr 18, 2016 wales 1979 world snooker champion terry griffiths says steve davis was made to play snooker. It features multiplayer support, a mouse interface that gives you the feel and control of the game, realistic 3d perspective and. Unfortunately, virtual snooker s achilles heel lies in its relatively shallow level of gameplay options. Sep 15, 2010 this clip is from the 1987 uk championship.
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