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Washington, Dec 25: Maxi Jazz, the lead singer of British electronic music group Faithless and known as the voice in trance hits such as ‘God Is a DJ’ and ‘Insomnia’, passed away at the age of 65 on Friday night.
Jazz, real name Maxwell Fraser, was born in 1957 in Brixton, south London. He helped form Faithless in 1995, which then became one of the most popular dance bands in Britain and around the world.
We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died peacefully in his sleep last night. He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and a message to our music. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible. pic.twitter.com/VcFe7OpTh6
— Faithless (@faithless) December 24, 2022
Taking to Twitter, the band shared a picture and wrote, “We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died peacefully in his sleep last night. He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and a message to our music. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible”.
Faithless band member, Sister Bliss took to her Twitter and revealed that Jazz died peacefully in his sleep.
Maxi Jazz 1957 – 2022. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Look after each other y’hear. 🙏💔 pic.twitter.com/4R88rg8Aza
— sister bliss (@thesisterbliss) December 24, 2022
She wrote, “Maxi Jazz 1957 – 2022. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Look after each other y’hear.”
“I only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed,” British DJ MistaJam paid tribute to Jazz on Twitter.
I only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed. Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. Rest in Power Maxi Jazz 🙏🏾🖤 pic.twitter.com/QB2AvYq5Qx
— mistajam (@mistajam) December 24, 2022
Faithless is known for their songs like ‘Insomnia’, ‘God is a DJ’, ‘We come one’, ‘One step too far’, ‘Salva Mea’ and many more.
