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DJ Danny Tenaglia has announced he is taking an indefinite break from DJing, via a statement posted on Facebook in which he spoke candidly about being deeply unhappy.

Admitting he had long been ‘yearning for something new and different besides music’, the 51 year old New York star said he decided to stop after enduring a miserable trip to Canada.

“I was traveling back to Miami alone as my co-workers flew back to NY and I was just looking out the window the whole flight and for 3 hours I was just thinking HOW AM I EVER GOING TO PROPERLY RESIGN (not retire),” he said. . . . And when I got home I realized I left a small carry on murse bag with many personal things, keys, passport and so on and at first all I could feel was FURY!!”

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Six days later, and still without his passport and wallet, he described experiencing an epiphany or revelation, of what to do.

“LADIES & GENTLEMEN: As of this day, I am “resigning” (not retiring) and all future gigs will sadly BE canceled except for My Belated Birthday @ Pacha on Sat April 28th! This will BE my final gig until I feel I am ready to return back to the decks.”

Earlier in the statement he talked about the relentless superstar DJ treadmill of ‘Airplanes, Airports, Hotels, Foreign-isms’ and was equally blunt about the reality of his financial situation.

“I HAVE SEEN THE MOUNTAINTOP as a DJ and I just need to STOP and smell the roses of my life and simply try to “Grow Up and BE who I really am” but “everything” – including the need for finances to afford my Loft of 10 years in NY which I can no longer afford and must let go of by July,” he revealed.

“I know many people think I am wealthy but I assure I am not! I have lived well and have very nice things to show for my earnings, but I cannot stop working!!”

His statement prompted a deluge of comments on Facebook and Twitter including scores from fellow international DJs and friends. While many others simple ‘thanks, best wishes’ messages some were more specific, suggesting Danny’s stresses are far from unique amongst his superstar DJ peers.

“Take time for you family, because this music life will break you down mentally and physically,” Chicago pioneer Ron Carroll recommended, “Keep GOD 1st, and I know your return will be massive as ever,” he predicted.

Angel Alanis was more pragmatic.

“If I were you I’d leave my stuff with a close friend(s) and just travel for fun and work here and there in studio, but more than anything be free and roam for myself,” Angel advised, “Or just lay low on the beach or on some lake in the mountains.”

Tommie Sunshine also paid tribute.

“You taught me so much about DJing and so much about myself while dancing to your music,” said Tommie.

“I am so happy for you that you are being so daring and going out into the world to see what it has for you. Not many people ever take chances like that.”

“I will never give up my first love with MUSIC, but there has to BE something else (or someone) out there waiting for me,” Danny wrote at the end of his message.

“Please BE kind, this has not been easy and I am a very sensitive person. God BE with US all! See you soon!!” he concluded.

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