Klass is in a class of its own

It is every singer’s dream to perform at a live concert, and I am delighted that DJ John Klass has got that opportunity to entertain his audience on Thursday night at the esplanade (Life Section of The Straits, November 2, 2017).

 

The concert was a real treat for the audience as it was a reunion with Klass’ former band Kick whose other members include Jai and Dinesh who were responsible for turning their song Jane into a smash hit.  This upbeat song topped radio airplay charts all across Singapore and Malaysia and soared the popularity of the band.  

 

Although I did not attend his concert, Klass’ sterling performance was captured on video and uploaded on his Facebook and some of his dedicated fans. With his family on stage at times and the great singing by his back-up singers and band, I am pretty sure this good-looking dude will most likely secure a much larger following.

 

Klass is an all-round entertainer with many talents such as hosting events, modelling suits, singing, and doing DJ work for several years. 

 

Rollin good times

Rediffusion…. Good morning!   Yeah, all subscribers will recall that familiar melodious greeting which signalled the start of a brand-new day for Rediffusion’s listeners.

 

Yes, indeed Rediffusion brings back nostalgic memories both for me and my late wife, Doris, and whenever I get news of John Klass and  Valerie, his lovely wife and two cute daughters, I am so happy for him and his family.

 

The English-speaking listeners found it such a pleasure tuning in to the Silver Channel that made it so convenient for them to call to make song requests, chit chat with the warm and friendly deejays like John Klass, Rosemary Yap, Chris Ho and the bubbly Linden Loke.  Listeners could also participate in their many contests where attractive prizes were certainly a crowd puller.

Klass joined the cable radio station in 1991 when the rest of FM radio in Singapore was going through a massive change in programming format.  Batam radio Zoo 101 had been giving the then-Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) stiff competition by adopting the American Format Radio programming. 

 

One of my best memories of Klass was when he hosted his Wednesday morning show on Rediffusion’s cable radio in the early years.  During the show, listeners could phone in and request for their favourite songs and send dedications to loved ones and fellow listeners.  And this friendly bubbly DJ who had a pretty large following would always oblige, paving the way for friendships to broaden.

 

Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars, John Klass

 

Now that this concert has been a successful one, I hope Klass can scale greater heights that will eventually put him on the world stage. Way to go, John Klass!

 

Raymond Anthony Fernando