Martin Duffy, the keyboardist for Primal Scream, has passed away. He was 55. In a heartbreaking Tuesday announcement, Primal Scream leader and bandmate Bobby Gillespie broke the news.
He wrote at length about the horrible event that the musician experienced in the days before his death on Instagram. Gillespie claims that Duffy had brain damage after a fall in his Brighton home.
He did not go into depth about what happened, but he did say that the band members were saddened by his death because he had been a part of the group since he was a youth.
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Among us, Martin possessed the greatest musical talent. “His style combined elements of country, blues and soul, all of which he had a God-given natural feel for. He never played the same thing twice, ever. He was all about ‘the moment’, better have that ‘record’ button on when Duffy was on fire. His timing was unique, funky and ALWAYS behind the beat.”
Gillespie also spoke about Duffy’s spiritual connection to music and how much he enjoyed it. The keyboardist devoted nearly his entire life to making music, and as a result, he apparently came to see music as his sole purpose in life.
Another tragic loss of a beautiful soul. Martin Duffy stepped in to save The Charlatans when we lost Rob – he played with us at Knebworth and was a true friend. He toured with me in my solo band too – he was a pleasure to spend time with. Safe travels Duffy 💔 pic.twitter.com/cvuEvvqYGa
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) December 20, 2022
On Twitter, Steve Duffy, Duffy’s brother, announced that the actor had died in his son’s arms. He praised him as a genuine person and a bright star who was well-liked by all.
Fans and members of Primal Scream were quick to express their sadness to Duffy’s loved ones after reading the news.
Honoring Martin Duffy’s Memory
Duffy began his career with the indie band Felt when he was 16 years old. He was born in Birmingham, England. Once the attention of Creation Records was drawn to the band, they received assistance throughout their career until the band’s eventual dissolution in 1989.
RIP Martin Duffy : a proper legend :: one of the high points of screamadelica tour in 92 :: miss u sweet man . 💔The orb :: pic.twitter.com/nbEq6ZYd8I
— The Orb (@Orbinfo) December 20, 2022
Duffy contributed to Primal Scream’s first two albums while working with Felt, and he was a part of the band’s live performances. The band’s songs “Primal Scream” and “Sonic Flower Groove” both feature his compositions.
When the band’s breakthrough album “Screamadelica” was published in 1991, he was officially inducted as a full-time member. His first foray into a solo career began in 2014 with the release of the album “Assorted Promenades.”
He was able to contribute to Gillespie’s 2021 joint album, “Utopian Ashes,” before his untimely passing… Visit us here on Lee Daily for more news like this.
