Watch Chad Jackson Takes the Crown At The 1987 DMC World DJ Championships

The DMC World DJ Championships, launched in 1985, quickly became the gold standard for competitive DJing. In 1987, DJs from around the world gathered at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall for six minutes of turntable mastery. Sponsored by Technics, the night belonged to Chad Jackson, who took home the title and cemented his place in DJ history.