Andrew Weatherall remembered on fifth anniversary of passing

Bandmates and more share memories and tributes

Former bandmates, colleagues and friends of Andrew Weatherall remembered the legendary DJ via social media on the fifth anniversary of his passing.

Weatherall helped pioneer acid house as part of the Boy’s Own collective, produced the landmark Primal Scream singles ‘Loaded’ and ‘Don’t Fight It, Feel It’ and founded the Sabres of Paradise label and band, among many, many other contributions to music. In later years nicknamed ‘The Guvnor’, he died in Whipps Cross University Hospital, East London, after suffering a brain aneurysm, on February 17, 2020.

Here’s a selection of the many memories and tributes posted yesterday…

Jagz Kooner of Sabres of Paradise:

Sabres of Paradise label manager Andrew Curley:

Nathaniel Mellors of The God In Hackney and Sabres-signed Conemelt:

A Love From Outer Space co-founder Sean Johnston:

Former Warp Records labelmates The Black Dog:

DJ and journalist Carl Loben:

Journalist and radio broadcaster Stuart Bailie:

Italian DJ, producer, art director and club promoter Arturo Capone