Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, was happy to play at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. He said it was great to be back after many years. He joked that he felt like an uncle visiting his family at Christmas. He played with other famous singers like Zara Larsson and Olivia Dean.

Norman Cook said that if you stay in the music business long enough, you will see trends come back. He compared it to fashion, where old styles become popular again. He said that people who grew up with his music now bring their kids to his shows.

Fatboy Slim had a great time at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Norman Cook said that he loves seeing parents and kids enjoy his music together. He compared it to when he was young and his parents played The Beatles for him.

Fatboy Slim's show had many of his classic songs. He has been sober for 17 years, which has changed how he performs. At first, he was scared to DJ without drinking, but he got used to it.

Norman Cook said that he was very scared to DJ without drinking. He felt strange and couldn't dance at first. But he realized that his job is about making people happy with music.

Norman Cook said that when he is on stage, he still feels excited. He gets his energy from the crowd, not from drinking.

Norman Cook does things differently now. After a show, he has a cup of tea and goes to bed. He said this is very important for his health.

Fatboy Slim performed in Sunderland.

Before a show, Norman Cook has a special routine. He puts on a Hawaiian shirt and his tour manager slaps him to get him excited.

Fatboy Slim headlined the Friday night of Radio 1's festival. He had been helping his daughter study for her exams before the show.

Norman Cook said that he was ready to play after being at home for three weeks. He needed to get out and have fun after helping his daughter study.

Norman Cook's son, Woody, is a DJ and will be touring the UK. Norman and his ex-wife Zoe are proud of him.

Norman Cook and Zoe thought their son would not want to be a DJ. But Woody loves music and is good at it.

Sunderland is hosting BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Norman Cook said that his daughter Nelly is also interested in show business. She is used to seeing her parents perform and make people happy.

Woody started DJing because he used to go to Ibiza with his dad. He would sit in the DJ booth and play with his toys while Norman worked.

Woody was very young when he started going to Ibiza with his dad. He thought it was normal to be around DJs and loud music.

One night, Woody told his dad that he understood why he loved his job. He said it was exciting and fun to make people happy with music.

Norman Cook said that his son Woody is doing well as a DJ. He tells Woody to follow his heart and be true to himself.

Norman Cook is proud of Woody and his kind heart. He said Woody is smart, funny, and beautiful, just like his mom Zoe.

Woody started DJing and Norman tried to give him advice. But Woody told him to stop, saying he didn't need his help.

Zoe Ball, Norman's ex-wife, moved out of London and now lives near him. She left her job at Radio 2 in December 2024.

Norman Cook said that he and Zoe are still good friends and co-parents. They are helping their daughter Nelly with her exams.

Nelly is going to a festival in Sussex, but she doesn't want to hang out with her dad. Norman thinks it's funny.

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