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Rave routs retirement for Germany's oldest DJ

Almut Röhrl
August 1, 2024

Her favorite music to play is techno and house. 76-year-old Elly Steiner is Germany’s oldest DJ.

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Elly Steiner is a fixture on the party scene in Stuttgart and the surrounding area. With her fiery red hair, a baseball cap and a full-sleeve tattoo, she looks a bit atypical for her age.

Steiner has been spinning records for over 35 years under the moniker DJ Elly. The vivacious DJ loves making people happy through music and seeing the "sparks fly."

She's had a full life, with many ups and downs — including battles with depression and drug addiction. Today, she's 100% sober and says music is her new drug.

A report by Almut Röhrl.

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