One beautiful soul left the music industry of Britain. Martin Duffy a famous Briton keyboardist died at the age of 55.
Martin Duffy played the keyboards for Primal Scream and Felt died a sudden death. Everyone in the music industry is saddened by the demise of their famous keyboardist.
Duffy joined the indie rock band Felt as a keyboard player in 1985. He later worked with other famous band groups Primal Screams and Charlatans.
The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess said, “his death was another tragic loss of a beautiful soul.”
Martin Duffy’s Life in Flashbacks
Martin Duffy was born in Birmingham on 18 May 1967 and grew up in Rendal.
He grew up listening punk rock, as well as two-tones, the Beatles and Led Zeppelin. At the age of 16 he first joined the indie rock band Felt as a keyboard player in 1985.
Duffy became a hit in the band as they signed to Creation Records, in 1986 The Seventeenth Century, when the band was at its peak.
In 1989 after Felt disbanded Duffy joined the Primal Scream band permanently.
Duffy also played with the Charlatans band in 1996 following the death of his Founding Member Rob Collins.
He also gave soundtracks in movies like The Laughing King (2016) and Wild Rose (2017).
He died on 18 December 2022 at the age of 55 due to a brain injury after he suffered a fall at home in Brighton.
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Martin Duffy’s Friends and Family Members Paying Tribute on Social Media
A terrible shock and we're in bits but we have such love around us. He had a gift with music but even more of one with people. Love you Martin, proud of what you did and all you were. We're with you brother xx #MartinDuffy #RIP pic.twitter.com/iTMBwX9zZb
— Steve Duffy (@SteveDuffy99) December 20, 2022
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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
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) December 20, 2022
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Very sad news, someone we toured with alongside #PrimalScream and a fantastic person all round has left us. Brilliant keyboardist #MartinDuffy ADF salute you, thanks for all the good vibes. Here he is playing terrific organ with #Felt and Liz Frazer. https://t.co/4sfuzAZ0jF
— Asian Dub Foundation (@ADFofficial) December 20, 2022
please make it stop!!! now Martin Duffy – rest in peace my man.
— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) December 20, 2022
Martin Duffy’s music has been with me since the 1980’s – sending all the best to Primal Scream & all his friends and family on this very sad day – going to put some of his instrumental records on pic.twitter.com/bCoC41k27T
— Gruff Rhys (@gruffingtonpost) December 20, 2022
Oh god, not Martin Duffy as well? An amazing player. Another beautiful soul gone yet Clarkson still lives. https://t.co/qSXHwAYneL
— DODGY (@DodgyUK) December 20, 2022
no words x i miss u already Duff 🤍 this is the saddest day and i’m tears writing this . so loved x pic.twitter.com/daUnldAmUw
— simone marie (@simonemarie4) December 20, 2022
Check Out the Beautiful Scores of Martin Duffy
With No Shoes by The Charlatans
All the People I Like Are Those That Are Dead by Felt
Damaged by Primal Scream
I am Gonna Cry Myself Blind by Primal Scream