It was so big that the teeny tiny Jeff Mills couldn't really be seen behind the 8 decks he was using (I mean seriously, 8 decks.. who does that?).

That was 20 years ago this year, and other than Orbital live it is still probably one of the best electronic music nights I've ever been to. And considering I grew up in Manchester in the 1990s, I've been to a lot of Techno nights!

Anyone enjoys the list you've posted (which is very excellent by the way, we should totally be BFFs!), might also enjoy Dave Clark, the Baron of Techno and for something a little bit more on the bouncy house side there is also the giant Carl Cox.

I'm listening to Changes Of Life[1] full volume right now, I've literally got goosebumps.

[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tFBH_BWibg

The best part was when he grabbed the mike and said something to the effect of "this is my 909, I take it everywhere I go" and the crowd went crazy.

I got to hang out at the venue before and after the show through some record label connections. They put a special Funktion One sound system in just for that night (total, unnecessary overkill for the small venue). During soundcheck, I was standing alone next to Jeff in the middle of the dancefloor looking at the decor and listening. I was too scared to strike up a conversation, just didn't even know what to say.

p.s. Thanks for keeping +8 off that list ;)

Detroit. Memorial Day weekend.