Dave Lopez
Oral History Information
Dave Lopez grew up in East Los Angeles and witnessed the explosive evolution of the mobile DJ, beginning in the late 1970s. During high school, Dave was asked to provide the music for a dance party. Before he knew it he was part of a DJ troop, originally known as French Twist, who later changed their name to the Britannia Crew. They gained their popularity spinning records and providing the vibes for dances and parties around the greater LA area. He later joined the manufacturing side of the business when he was hired by Pro Sound & Stage Lighting In 1994. Two years later he joined the Odyssey team just after the company was established. Along the way, Dave helped grow the product line assisting indevelopment and marketing. He always felt a key to the company’s success could be attributed to listening and learning from their customers.