Modern Wisdom

#166 - Fat Tony - How To Spend £1,000,000 On Drugs

May 4, 2020

Fat Tony, a legendary DJ and promoter from London's vibrant house music scene, shares his wild journey from excess to sobriety. He dives into outrageous adventures, including spending a million on drugs and intimate encounters with cultural icons like Freddie Mercury. Tony reflects on the emotional tolls of fame, addiction, and the escape it provided. He also discusses the historical charm of Ibiza's nightlife and how music served as a lifeline during his darkest days, ultimately discovering true happiness and purpose in his recovery.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Overcoming Illness: A Personal Recovery Journey

3min

The Weight of a Name: Reflecting on Identity and Fame

2min

Navigating Nightlife: The DJ's Journey from Grind to Glamour

3min

Navigating Fame and Substance

23min

The Dark Side of Fame and Addiction

20min

Nostalgia and Nightlife: A Journey Through Rave Culture

17min

Nostalgic Reflections on Ibiza's Party Scene

2min

From Despair to Hope: The Journey of Recovery

14min

10.

Connecting Through Humor and Social Media

2min

Fat Tony is a DJ & promoter.

Tony's story is fascinating. From being one of the biggest DJs in London's house music scene to running some of the best known events in the UK, spending £1m on drugs, group sex with Freddie Mercury, pills in Hong Kong and birthdays on concord - he's got enough stories for 10 episodes.

Expect to learn his entire history, right through to his sobriety, the resurgence of his career and now his views on what happiness means for someone who has been from the very top to the bottom.

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Extra Stuff:

Watch MixMag's Documentary on Tony - https://www.facebook.com/MixmagMagazine/videos/221336445670111/

Follow Tony on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dj_fattony_/

Subscribe to Tony's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdyqv9zUgBWqT46aRlcaJw

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