Andrew Weatherall death: Primal Scream producer hailed as ‘genius’ as musicians pay tributes
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tributes from the world of music have been pouring in for Primal Scream producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who has died at the age of 56. The world is a poorer place today.” Tim Burgess, lead singer of the alternative rock band The Charlatans, wrote: “Shocked and saddened to hear that cosmic traveller Andrew Weatherall has left the building. Dave Clarke, DJ, producer and radio host added: “1) Tears, so very sad to hear Andrew Weatherall passed away. He first booked me in the early Nineties for a Magnetic North night he was so gracious to host.” DJ and record label owner Gilles Peterson tweeted: “Hard to put into words the influence and impact Andrew Weatherall has had on UK culture.