Jackmaster dies from unintended head harm aged 38
The Scottish home DJ and producer Jackmaster has died following “issues 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 verify the premature passing of Jack Revill, recognized to many as Jackmaster”.
The assertion added that Revill had handed away on Saturday morning (October 12) in Ibiza after sustaining the pinnacle harm.
“His household—Kate, Sean, and Johnny — are completely heartbroken,” the assertion continued. “Whereas deeply touched by the overwhelming help from buddies, 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 by his work on the Numbers label and Rubadub Information in Glasgow, together with discovering numerous progressive artists, made him a beloved and pioneering determine within the digital music neighborhood 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 impression 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 file store Rubadub, the place he picked up his Jackmaster moniker, in reference to the roots of Chicago home within the Nineteen Eighties. At 17, he was an everyday on the techno night time Monox within the metropolis.
His status as a DJ and performer grew rapidly and he went on to co-found the file label and membership night time Numbers, amongst others. Recognized for his variety 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 mixture for FabricLive.
He continued to be rated among the many finest DJs on the planet all through the 2010s and earned a residency on BBC Radio 1 in 2014.
Jackmaster’s closing present passed off final month at Hï Ibiza.