Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known as Jackmaster, died this Saturday, October 12 at the age of 38. His relatives provide details of the circumstances of his death.
New drama in the world of house. Six years later, fans are still devastated by the death of DJ Avicii at just 34 years old. A few days ago, another artist died prematurely. Scottish DJ Jack Revill, better known as Jackmaster, died on Saturday October 12 at the age of 38, after a head injury. The artist was known for his style and his ability to mix musical genres during his sets. He is the co-founder of the Numbers record label and nightclubs. He began performing as a DJ at the age of 17, while working in a record store. He did not hesitate to abandon everything to devote himself to his passion and dedicate himself to the profession of DJ. It was his loved ones who announced the sad news of his disappearance via a press release, published on the official Jackmaster Instagram page.
What did DJ Jackmaster die of?
“It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the untimely passing of Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster. Jack tragically died in Ibiza on the morning of October 12, following complications resulting from an accidental head injury.”reveals press release. “His family, Kate, Sean and Johnny, are deeply distraught. While deeply touched by the overwhelming support from his friends, colleagues and fans, the family asks that their privacy be respected as she goes through the immense grief of this devastating loss”specifies the message. In the comments, many fans and artists paid a final tribute to the DJ like the American DJ Diplo or Eats Everything.
Jackmaster, a house figure
Jack Revill chose the stage name Jackmaster in reference to the term coined in the 80s by the house movement in Chicago. He makes his style known on radio shows. In 2010, he received the Breakthrough DJ awardawarded at the Best of British Awards by DJ Magazine. He then obtained a residency at BBC Radio 1, which allowed him to be known to more people. Thanks to his label Numbers, Jackmaster has highlighted many artists. It is “a beloved and pioneering figure in the electronic music community, both in front and behind the stage”confide those close to him. Details of the accident to the DJ’s head have not been released.
Discover the tribute message HERE.
