Music industry veteran recalls signing Calvin Harris while he was working at M&S
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Music industry veteran recalls signing Calvin Harris while he was working at M&S

2 May 2026 · Originally published 2 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'I signed Calvin Harris while he was stacking shelves in M&S'
Music legend Mike Pickering has shared the inspiring story of how he discovered global superstar Calvin Harris while the DJ was still stacking shelves in Dumfries. The chance encounter led to a record deal that transformed the 'normal kid from Scotland' into one of the world's most successful artists.
Source: BBC News UK Dumfries And Galloway
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