Scottish DJ Jack Revill, who glided by the identify Jackmaster, has died. He was 38.
In response to an announcement shared by his household on Instagram, Revill died on Saturday morning, Oct. 12, in Ibiza following problems from “an unintentional head harm.”
“His household — Kate, Sean and Johnny — are completely heartbroken. Whereas deeply touched by the overwhelming assist from associates, colleagues and followers, the household kindly requests privateness as they navigate the immense grief of this devastating loss,” the household’s assertion stated.
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“Jack’s ardour for music and his relentless drive to push inventive boundaries by way of his work on the Numbers label and Rubadub Data 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,” the assertion continued.
“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,” the household concluded. “His legacy will proceed to encourage, and his impression on the world of dance music will stay indelible.”
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Revill was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and commenced immersing himself within the music scene at 14 years previous when he labored on the Glasgow report store Rubadub, in line with Resident Advisor.
“I by no means had to purchase any information once more. In order that was an apparent perk [of the job],” he informed the publication in 2012.
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“It was simply little issues like when promos would are available in and you’ll have first dibs on them,” Revill continued. “You’d possibly should argue about it with one of many older consumers or no matter however you knew you may no less than borrow it for a gig or borrow it for the weekend, and that for me was actually invaluable.”
He started DJing at simply 17 years previous, per Resident Advisor, and rose to fame within the Glasgow membership scene.
All through his profession as a performer and report label boss (co-founding the label Numbers), he grew to become probably the most in-demand DJs, acting at festivals and golf equipment all through the world. He was awarded the Breakthrough DJ Award at DJ Magazine’s Better of British Awards in 2010 and had a residency at BBC Radio in 2014.
His final efficiency was in September at Spain’s Hï Ibiza.