Carl Cox
Carl Cox, an emblematic figure in dance music, embarked on his DJing journey at 15. He evolved from disco to become a pivotal force in the acid house and techno scenes. His early embrace of Chicago house music and legendary three-deck sets solidified his status as a pioneer.
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Carl Cox: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Real name
- Carl Andrew Cox
- Born
- July 29, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birthplace
- Oldham, England
- Nationality
- British
- Genres
- House, Techno, Tech house
- Labels
- Intec (founder), Awesome Soundwave (founder)
- Active since
- 1977
- Net worth
- $16M to $25M estimate How we got there
Essential tracks
- I Want You (Forever)1991
- The Player1996
- Phuture 20001999
- Dr. Funk1999
DJ Mag Top 100 best: #22
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Quick answers about Carl Cox
Where is Carl Cox from?
Carl Cox is from Oldham, England. Nationality: British.
How old is Carl Cox?
Carl Cox is 64 years old, born on July 29, 1962.
What is Carl Cox's real name?
Carl Cox's real name is Carl Andrew Cox.
What is Carl Cox's net worth?
Techno Airlines estimates Carl Cox's net worth at $16M to $25M, based on touring, releases, label and brand income. There is no official figure.
What kind of music does Carl Cox play?
Carl Cox plays house, techno and tech house.
Does Carl Cox have a record label?
Yes. Carl Cox founded Intec and Awesome Soundwave.
What are Carl Cox's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "I Want You (Forever)" (1991), "The Player" (1996) and "Phuture 2000" (1999).
Did Carl Cox retire?
No. In 2022 he told Mixmag he wanted to move beyond pure DJing toward live electronic performance, but said it would be a shame to stop DJing entirely, so he now mixes DJ, live and hybrid shows.
What is Carl Cox Motorsport?
It is Carl Cox's own racing team. It competed in the Extreme E electric off-road series from 2023 and entered the FIA Extreme H World Cup in 2025 with Timo Scheider and Klara Andersson.
How did Carl Cox get famous?
He built his name in the UK rave scene with high-energy three-deck sets, was voted DJ Mag's number one DJ in 1997, and cemented it with his Music is Revolution residency at Space Ibiza from 2001 to 2016.
When is Carl Cox's next festival show?
Carl Cox is on the lineup of We Belong Here (New Orleans, USA) 2026, starting November 13, 2026.
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