Maxi Jazz dead: Faithless singer dies aged 65 as bandmates lead tributes

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"He gave proper meaning and message to our music."He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible.”Maxi’s co-stars added: “It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him."He was a brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius.”The message was signed off by core members Rollo and Sister Bliss.Devastated fans began taking to social media soon after the statement was shared to pay their tributes to the musical legend, who fronted Faithless from 1995 to 2011 and 2015.Twitter user DanielJenks89 penned: “Absolutely gut wrenching news.“His voice and the sound that went with it defined dance music in the 90s.“When the first bit of Insomnia is played, everyone gets up and starts getting lost in the trance of the music.”SHUTUPCRAZYFOOL added: “Just cranked up Insomnia as loud as I can and shed a tear, literally the sound of my youth and and a constant for the generations who followed.“Faithless gave me my love for dance music.Thank you.

RIP Maxi.”Dutchart tweeted: “Very fond memories of all the music, the concerts, his amazing charisma.“Condolences to Faithless, the gamily and friends.

He did leave a mark on the world. #Weareone.”Maxi, born Maxwell Fraser, met Rollo Armstrong in a studio and went on to form Faithless in 1995, together with Jamie Catto and Sister Bliss.The group is best known for the 1995 hit Insomnia which topped the UK dance charts and peaked at number three in the UK after its re-release a year later.Their first album, Reverence, was released in 1996 and the singles Insomnia and Salva Mea each sold more than a million copies..