Charismatic Steve O' Brady, from Morley, played in clubs across Leeds as well as the UK after taking the dance scene by storm over two years ago.

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The former soldier headed up a peak time set at the Hard Dance Awards 2006 in London after winning the prestigious 4Clubbers DJ competition.
He went on to play at a stream of London parties as well as the most celebrated event in hard dance, Frantic, which took him to the legendary Brixton Academy.

The 26-year-old died on May 21 just before landing his dream gig as well as taking a course at Leeds College of Music.
His funeral in York saw hundreds of mourners turn out to pay their last respects.

A Leeds inquest opened into his death heard that Steve – whose real name is Steve Pinder – was found hanged in his home on Peel Street by his partner Sarah Brady, 25.

Steve joined the army at the age of 17 and had served in Germany, Bosnia and Croatia. He left after five years when he was hit hard by the death of his beloved mum Val.

It was then that he began to head towards the clubbing scene and became a natural on the decks after learning to play in February 2004.
Close friend Chris Cooke -– or Cooki – worked as Steve's driver as he travelled from gig to gig.

The 21-year-old, from Monk Fryston, told the YEP: "Steve was the sort of person that as soon as he came into a room you knew he was there.
"He was so confident and would talk to anyone. He was cocky and cheeky but he was really genuine."

Steve began to get swamped by fans as he arrived to play sets in cities from Leeds to London.

"Everywhere he went people would ask for autographs. He was just so talented."

Steve had finally landed his dream gig at south coast superclub Slinky when he died. Organisers have asked Chris to play instead as a tribute to Steve.

The pair met through their mutual love of hard house and clubs.
"He was just hitting the big time and he had been there for 18 months. He was beginning to collaborate with people.

"He was trying to do a demo and he had been working on it for nine months. His agency wanted him to get it done so that they could promote him.

"He had also been accepted at Leeds College of Music in September so that he could get his production skills.

"It's just such a shock."

Steve, who has family in York, Wakefield and Manchester, had been a pupil at schools in Featherstone, Castleford and York.
He leaves dad Bill, four sisters Tracey, Sharon, Lorna and Kirsty as well as nieces and nephews.

Kirsty told the YEP: "His nephews and nieces worshipped him. He was very funny, absolutely gorgeous, he loved the ladies and they loved him."

YOUR TRIBUTES:

To my great friend and DJ. I'll miss you forever you were the best, so pleased I had the pleasure of knowing you Steve and listening to your music I'll treasure your cd's forever miss you loads mate

love from your friend Dianne xxx RIP Steve you'll never be forgotten xxx

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To a wonderful brother and uncle. We love and miss you every day that goes by. You will never be forgotten, goodnight and god bless Steven.

Love Sharon, Rick, Sam, Josh and cleo

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