German trance producer Stevie B-Zet dies, aged 62

nme.com:

Farewell SteffenI have no real words and it’s still a shock that Steffen, our Stevie B-Zet, has passed away last…Posted by Ralf Hildenbeutel on Wednesday, August 2, 2023As highlighted by MixMag, B-Zet not only helped to pioneer the sound of trance music in the 1990s, he also spent a large portion of his career working closely with Sven Väth – including forming the project Astral Pilot together.Väth also took to social media to pay tribute to the musician, describing him as both “an exceptionally talented musician” and “a wonderful person whose sensitive nature and dedication to music touched us all”.“With deepest sorrow, today I remember our beloved friend and music partner, Steffen Britzke, known under the artist name Steve B-Zet,” he began. “Countless hours we spent in the studio, laughing, dreaming, and making music.

Steffen had the gift of immersing himself in the music and shaping it with his unique intuition and passion… [I] also cherish the wonderful hours we spent under the magical moonlight in Ibiza, enjoying the Balearic sound and strengthening our friendship.”A post shared by Sven Väth (@svenvaeth_official)“Dear Steffen, you will leave a void in our hearts that no one can fill.

But our shared memories and unforgettable moments will accompany us forever. Your music will continue to resonate in our souls and connect us with your spirit,” he added. “Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends… Thank you, Steffen, for all the beauty you brought into our lives.