Manchester-born musician Gerald Simpson is one of the most important figures in the history of British dance music.
In the late-’80s, as a solo artist and member of 808 State, he helped pioneer the British strain of acid house, releasing iconic tracks such as Pacific State and Voodoo Ray. As the ‘90s rolled around, Simpson moved from house into jungle, experimenting with early samplers and breakbeats, eventually releasing the influential album Black Secret Technology.
