British DJ-Producer Andrew Weatherall Dies at 56 – Variety

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It’s easy enough to reel off Andrew Weatherall’s credentials, the bullet points in a career that made him certifiably important. The UK musician, producer, and DJ, who died this week at the age of 56, was a linchpin of British popular music at a time when its very definition was up for grabs. Worshipped by many as the patron saint of purposeful eclecticism, he was a passionate believer that dance music could offer more than was typically asked of it.

British music producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who helped bring the underground sounds of acid house to a mass audience, has died. He was 56.

British music producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who helped bring the underground sounds of acid house to a mass audience, has died. He was 56.

British music producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who helped bring the underground sounds of acid house to a mass audience, has died. He was 56.

English DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall has died of a pulmonary embolism, his management announced today (February 17). He was 56 years old. Weatherall’s management said in a statement, “He was being treated in hospital but unfortunately the blood clot reached his heart. His death was swift and peaceful.”