Died On This Date (July 14, 2011) DJ Randy Flash (July 14, 2010) Popular Philadelphia DJ
themusicsover DJ Randy Flash (Born Rendell Miller)
DOB Unknown – July 14, 2010
DJ Randy Flash was a pioneering turntablist from Philadelphia, PA. Following a 10 year career in a local record store, Flash went on to become one of the most respected house DJ’s of the city. Music makers like ?uestlove of the Roots and DJ Jazzy Jeff have been admirers of his work. While DJing at a a local event, 41-year-old DJ Randy Flash was shot and killed by an unknown assailant it what initially appeared to have been random shooting.
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