The Charlatans and Primal Scream star Martin Duffy dies aged 55

Martin Duffy, greatest identified for his function with indie legends The Charlatans and Primal Scream, has handed absent at the age of 55. 

The talented musician performed a important part with each bands, showcasing on Primal Scream’s to start with two albums before signing up for The Charlatans in 1996 pursuing the death of first keyboard participant Rob Collins. 

Confirming Duffy’s passing in a social media write-up on Tuesday, The Charlatans guide singer Tim Burgess praised his ‘beautiful soul’ and credited the musician for his portion in the band’s success. 

Tragic: Musician Martin Duffy, finest recognized for his function with indie legends The Charlatans and Primal Scream, has handed absent at the age of 55

He wrote: ‘Another tragic reduction of a lovely soul. Martin Duffy stepped in to save The Charlatans when we shed Rob – he played with us at Knebworth and was a legitimate close friend.

‘He toured with me in my solo band way too – he was a pleasure to commit time with. Safe travels Duffy.’ 

The Birmingham born musician joined indie band Felt in 1985 when he was 16 many years previous soon after frontman Lawrence posted an advert in a Virgin records store in the town.

The notice – which called for a guitarist – study Do You Want To Be A Rock ‘N’ Roll Star?, and somebody advised Duffy.

Farewell: Confirming Duffy’s passing in a social media publish on Tuesday, The Charlatans lead singer Tim Burgess praised his ‘beautiful soul’ and credited the musician for his section in the band’s success 

Famous: Duffy’s career commenced with Primal Scream, with the musician that includes on the band’s initially two albums (L-R Primal Scream stars Mani, Robert Young, Andrew Innes, Martin Duffy and Bobby Gillespie) 

Centre phase: Duffy executing with Primal Scream at Piece Corridor in Halifax on July 10, 2022 – five months before his death 

He afterwards joined Primal Scream, at first taking part in on the band’s 1st two albums – 1987’s Sonic Flower Groove and 1989’s self titled report – just before becoming a entire time member at the finish of the year.

Just after Charlatans’ founding member Rob Collins died in a auto accident, Duffy joined the group at the final minute when they supported Oasis at Knebworth, and he performed on their 1997 LP Tellin’ Stories.

The musician’s spouse and children and Primal Scream are still to remark on his death, but tributes have poured in from admirers after Tim’s psychological submit. 

Devastated: Tributes flooded in soon after Duffy’s demise was introduced, among the them a publish from former Oasis guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs

Old periods: Duffy (front seated) with Primal Scream, vocalist Denise Johnson and soul legend George Clinton in 2001

One fan replied: ‘RIP Duffy, viewed the Scream numerous a time and he was a legend. Loads of enjoy to all his relatives, band mates and to you Tim.’ 

An additional admirer additional: ‘What a musician he was and by all accounts a wonderful soul far too. So sorry for your loss.’

‘He lived on my street in the 90s and drank in my regional boozer I sometimes utilized to shoot pool with Martin, genuinely a pleasant dude, really unfortunate news,’ one devastated enthusiast tweeted.

Gifted: Duffy plays guitar in an undated social media write-up. His demise was verified on Tuesday morning 

While an additional shared: ‘Oh no, I am so sorry for your reduction Tim, and for all his liked ones.’ 

Somewhere else a enthusiast commented: ‘Also of Primal Scream (a different band I completely enjoy).. so saddening an additional musically gifted artist has handed. Ideas with his family members.’  

Many others had been saddened by this sort of a tragic loss so before long just after the loss of life of The Specials frontman Terry Hall, aged 63. 

A enthusiast tweeted: ‘Oh no – much more terrible news. A large expertise.’

Stunned: The tributes ongoing to pour in from followers of the musician on Tuesday morning 

Ska pioneers The Specials announced late on Monday that Corridor had died following a short ailment, calling him ‘our wonderful close friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has at any time generated.’

Hall´s bandmates said he was ‘a great partner and father and a single of the kindest, funniest, and most authentic of souls. His new music and his performances encapsulated the really essence of everyday living… the joy, the suffering, the humour, the struggle for justice, but generally the appreciate.

‘He will be deeply skipped by all who knew and cherished him and leaves driving the present of his remarkable tunes and profound humanity. Terry usually remaining the stage at the stop of The Specials´ existence-affirming demonstrates with three text… Adore Love Enjoy.’ 

Unfortunate day: Duffy’s passing follows the tragic dying of Terry Hall The Specials singer died aged 63 on Monday