Fran Lenaers


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Fran Lenaers is a legendary Spanish DJ, musician, and producer, widely recognized as a pivotal figure in the Ruta Destroy (also known as Ruta del Bakalao) movement, Spain's influential club scene centered in Valencia during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Born in Valencia in 1961, Lenaers became the iconic resident DJ at Spook Factory, one of the most emblematic clubs of the Ruta. He was a true pioneer in Spain, celebrated for his innovative and seamless mixing techniques, often utilizing two or even three turntables. His eclectic sets famously blended various genres, from burgeoning electronic music to guitar-driven tracks, significantly shaping the sound of the era.

Beyond his DJing prowess, Fran Lenaers was a founding member of the influential Valencian electronic music act Megabeat in 1990, alongside DJ Gani Manero and producer Julio Nexus. Under this project, he produced groundbreaking electronic tracks and co-founded the Megabeat Records label. He has also released music under aliases such as Invisible, Sun Corporation, F.Lenaers, and Frank Lenaers.

Fran Lenaers' profound influence on the Spanish electronic music landscape is undeniable, cementing his status as one of the most revered and respected DJs in the country's club history.

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Různí
Spook Factory
2003, 2xCD, Comp, P/Mixed, Contraseña Records, ,
New Wave/Industrial/Goth Rock/Synth-pop/EBM
Airport 69
Strange
2021, 12", S/Sided, W/Lbl, Keenred Records
Μιχάλης Κουμπιός
No Spring In May
2014
Různí
Slowbrothers Presents Lento Contento Premium Edition
2011, CD, Comp, Hit Beat Records, ,
Europop/Italodance
Různí
Entre Los 80 Y Los 90
2011, 3xCD, Comp, Blanco Y Negro (2), ,
Italo-Disco/Hip-House/Synth-pop/House/Euro House
Různí
Gold Melodies E.P. Vol 1
2010, 12", EP, wASI & BCn
Fabietto Cataneo Vs. Micky DJ*
Saxy Fashion E.P.
2010
Hard Frequency
Strange
2006, 12", GT²
Megabeat / Interfront
Megabeat 1980 - 2005
2005, 2xCD, Comp, Contraseña Records
Ecozero
Strange
2002, 12", Uptempo
Interfront / Spook
Invisible 1-2 / Apology
2000, 12", Comp, Old Gold (3), Contraseña Records
J.C. Trance
Strange
2000, 12", Temprogressive
Různí
Grandes Himnos De La Fiesta
1999, 2x CD, ,
Techno/Makina
Interfront / Megabeat
Historia 1980-1990
1999, 2x CD, ,
Techno/Synth-pop/Electro/New Beat
Různí
Crazy! Time Vol. 43 - House Progressive Compilation
1997, CD, Comp, New Sounds Multimedia
Es Imposible
No Puede Ser (Remix Visions) / Coming From The Sky
1997
Ducted's*
Ducted
1996, Vinyl, ,
Makina/Hard Trance
Různí
Bolero Mix 13
1996, 2x CD, ,
Trance/Euro House/Eurodance/House/Makina
Intermental
No Puede Ser
1992, 12", Remix Records (3)
Intermental
Strange (The Remixes)
1992
Interfront / Megabeat
Sueño De Valencia
1992
Různí
Dance Pool Time 2
1992, ,
Hard House/Hardcore/Techno
Různí
Zona De Baile
1991, 2x Vinyl, ,
Euro House/Hip Hop/House/Italo House/New Beat/Synth-pop/Techno
Interfront 2*
Destination
1991
Acces 22*
War!!
1990, 12", MiniAlbum, Megabeat Records
Devis
Provócame
1990, 12", Maxi, Megabeat Records
Invisible 2
Es Imposible, No Puede Ser
1990
The Mole·Stones*
Manuela
1989, 12", Area Import Records
Interfront / Access 22
Strategy / Ducted
12", Megabeat Records
Interfront / Megabeat
Not Too Far / End Title
12", Megabeat Records