UK techno pioneer Lee Purkis, aka In Sync, dies aged 54
nme.comResident Advisor that Purkis was one of the “trailblazing music heads who first went to Detroit to seek out the makers of the early techno records”.“In 1991, he came to my place and played me a poorly recorded but stunning cassette master of the now classic Storm / Warm EP.
Recorded using just two SH101’s triggered by a Roland TR909 and 808, it was due to be the first release on my ART label,” he said.DJ Luke Slater paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Been a few years since I saw Lee .In Sync – Storm is quite frankly a work of art and one of the most haunting and beautiful records I ever heard in Techno .
It certainly cemented for me the soul of techno and the journey . Timeless ! RIP Lee and thankyou for the music!”7German electronic duo Hardfloor added: “Sad to hear about the passing of Lee Purkis.
Never met him in person but his music set the bar high and will live on forever Wishing strength to his family, close friends and relatives.
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