Music That Made Me: Neil Barnes of Leftfield picks his favourite disco and punk records 

In advance of his appearance at Beyond the Pale in Wicklow, Barnes selects Donna Summer, Joy Division, and others who left their mark on him  
 Neil Barnes of Leftfield. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

 Neil Barnes of Leftfield. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023 - 14:54
Richard Fitzpatrick

Neil Barnes, 62, grew up in north London.  After several years DJing, he co-formed Leftfield with Paul Daley in 1989. 

Their albums Leftism and Rhythm and Stealth helped soundtrack the 1990s.  Several Leftfield tracks featured in movies such as Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, and The Beach. 

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