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John Simmons is a veteran Chicago DJ with more than 30 years on the decks. With roots in soul/funk, disco/boogie & golden era hip-hop/R&B, John caught the Chicago House music bug in the early 90s and has championed that sound ever since. John has played at a countless number of venues & events in Chicago and worldwide, & has held down many notable residencies. John has shared the stage with many of the industry’s greats, including Frankie Knuckles, Cajmere, Kaytranada, and more. John has had a successful party for more than ten years called "Strictly 90s" alongside DJs Gant-Man & Czboogie, that has featured House music legends such as Mike Dunn, DJ Sneak, & Terry Hunter. John currently has a show on Lumpen Radio Chicago 105.5 FM called SOULTRONIC which airs 1st/3rd Thursdays, 10pm-12am CT. John is also a longtime member of the Vocalo Radio DJ Collective. John has music production credits with the late great Paul Johnson, Geto Mark, Tevo Howard, & more. John is also a member of the Style Matters DJ Collective, providing the vibe at dozens of weddings & private events each year. DJ John Simmons is a Chicago ambassador who stays true to past influences while constantly pushing the culture forward.