Andrew Barker 808 State RIP

[chesterbells]

Announced in last hour. Absolutely gutted. So many memories.
RIP and condolences to his family

 

[Out on blue 6]

RIP Andrew. Terrible news. Thanks for the music

 

[Barcon]

Only great people have that name so he will be sorely missed. RIP

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Announced in last hour. Absolutely gutted. So many memories.
RIP and condolences to his family

Just posted in another thread.

A big part of the sounds of my formative years. Never got to see them live sadly.

Many great memories.

 

[Kiss this guy]

Newbuild was an absolute classic album.

 

[somapop]

Rip.
Created some incredible tunes and influences many an artist (such as Aphex Twin).
Really put Manchester (again) on the musical map.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Ahead of their time. Part of the musical fabric and history of Manchester. Sad news.

 

[MP71]

Just read this, sad news. RIP mate. Friday's at Man Alive were fucking special

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Ahead of their time. Part of the musical fabric and history of Manchester. Sad news.

They were....
I saw Inspiral Carpets at the Uni in May 89.
808 State and MC Tunes were support and took some terrible stick in between songs by the white indie kids.....
A year later they are selling out GMEX and every white indie kid is dancing along!

RIP

 

[chesterbells]

Just read this, sad news. RIP mate. Friday's at Man Alive were fucking special

Had forgot about that club - some nights there. And the Soundgarden