The Scottish home DJ and producer Jackmaster has died following “problems arising from an unintended head harm” on the age of 38.
The information was confirmed by representatives of the musician on Instagram, who wrote: “It’s with profound sorrow that we affirm the premature passing of Jack Revill, identified to many as Jackmaster”.
The assertion added that Revill had handed away on Saturday morning (October 12) in Ibiza after sustaining the top harm.
“His household—Kate, Sean, and Johnny — are completely heartbroken,” the assertion continued. “Whereas deeply touched by the overwhelming assist from pals, colleagues, and followers, the household kindly requests privateness as they navigate the immense grief of this devastating loss.”
“Jack’s ardour for music and his relentless drive to push artistic boundaries via his work on the Numbers label and Rubadub Information in Glasgow, together with discovering numerous modern artists, made him a beloved and pioneering determine within the digital music group each in entrance of and behind the scenes.”
“His expertise for mixing genres and delivering electrifying DJs units and productions earned him the respect and admiration of friends and followers throughout the globe. His legacy will proceed to encourage, and his influence on the world of dance music will stay indelible.”
Revill was born in Glasgow in 1986 and by the age of 14, he was working within the metropolis’s famed document store Rubadub, the place he picked up his Jackmaster moniker, in reference to the roots of Chicago home within the Eighties. At 17, he was a daily on the techno night time Monox within the metropolis.
His fame as a DJ and performer grew rapidly and he went on to co-found the document label and membership night time Numbers, amongst others. Recognized for his range throughout a number of genres, he picked up the ‘Breakthrough DJ’ award from DJ Journal in 2010, and the next 12 months was invited to curate a combination for FabricLive.
He continued to be rated among the many finest DJs on this planet all through the 2010s and earned a residency on BBC Radio 1 in 2014.
Jackmaster’s remaining present happened final month at Hï Ibiza.
