Fans, colleagues and friends of Andrew Weatherall have been paying tribute to the influential producer and DJ since news of his death broke yesterday.
Weatherall, who was known for his production and remix work with many indie bands including Happy Mondays, New Order and Primal Scream (he produced their genre-defining album 'Screamadelica'), died of a pulmonary embolism. He was 56.
People have been sharing their memories of him on social media, and the general feeling seems to be that music has lost one of the Good Guys.
See some of the tributes below:
Andrew Weatherall 1963 - 2020 pic.twitter.com/dnNEA339n9
— Primal Scream (@ScreamOfficial) February 17, 2020
We are all very saddened to hear about the passing of our friend, and collaborator, Andrew Weatherall. pic.twitter.com/vZ3ckl7lw0
— New Order (@neworder) February 17, 2020
"I'm not a tortured soul or anything. All the things I hold dear you could file under, 'Don't be a knobhead!’ Just go about your life and try and be nice to people. We're in an arseholes-are-winning phase at the moment. But the balance will be redressed..."
- Andrew Weatherall— Jagwar Ma (@JagwarMa) February 18, 2020
So sad about Andrew Weatherall, he was a true pioneer and a constant inspiration xx
— The Chemical Brothers (@ChemBros) February 17, 2020
Absolutely distraught to hear this terrible news. Andrew was a longtime friend, collaborator and one of most talented persons I’ve known. Also one of the nicest. Genius is an overworked term but I’m struggling to think of anything else that defines him. https://t.co/nWlyE75bL5
— Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) February 17, 2020
I can't believe I am writing this.#RIP Andrew Weatherall
(6 April 1963 - 17 February 2020)
One of the greatest, sweetest, funniest guys I've ever met. pic.twitter.com/hXKR02k850— Dave Haslam (@Mr_Dave_Haslam) February 17, 2020
Andrew Weatherall was truly one of our heroes. This mix still sounds super modern. Thanks old bean. https://t.co/519U2yCeGl
— Saint Etienne (@bobpetesarah) February 17, 2020
hard to put into words the influence and impact Andrew Weatherall has had on UK culture...
so sad to hear of his passing
RIP— Gilles Peterson (@gillespeterson) February 17, 2020
Shocked and saddened to hear that cosmic traveller Andrew Weatherall has left the building. Always a pleasure to meet up with him and share good times. Rest well mate pic.twitter.com/OIsg2Fb6Di
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) February 17, 2020
This is what Andrew Weatherall told me about what he called "the showbiz pole." What a wonderful, smart, funny man he was. pic.twitter.com/AiNTVCfpNG
— Fiona Sturges (@FionaSturges) February 17, 2020
We are profoundly sad to learn of the passing of Andrew Weatherall. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
A true cultural icon and vital contributor to the label, his absence will be immensely felt. Thank you for all the music and memories. pic.twitter.com/SHfJgXrgxd— Warp Records (@WarpRecords) February 17, 2020
So sad to hear about Andrew Weatherall. I was only listening to his mix of ‘World in Motion’ in the gym this morning and thinking how amazing it was. I worked with him many times - he was a truly nice, kind man who shared many, many words of wisdom. RIP. X
— Peter Hook (@peterhook) February 17, 2020
So sad about Andrew Weatherall. He remixed Sister off my last album and I’ve honestly never sounded so insanely fucking dubby in my life. Plus he was hilarious. Massive respect ❤️
— Tracey Thorn (@tracey_thorn) February 17, 2020
A true inspiration and hero. A lovely funny man. Incredible DJ. ❤️ Andrew Weatherall.
— ed simons (@eddychemical) February 17, 2020
RIP Andrew Weatherall. The king of cool. Very, very sad news. Thoughts are with his family and friends. ❤️
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) February 17, 2020
RIP Andrew Weatherall
Talented man who leaves a legacy
Of brillant music.
Far too young. X— 🏴☠️ Geoff Barrow 🏴☠️ (@jetfury) February 17, 2020
We lost a legend today. Such sad news. Genius Music Maker. #AndrewWeatherall https://t.co/TYq3wRu2T6
— sashaofficial (@sashaofficial) February 17, 2020
So saddened at the death of #AndrewWeatherall today. I am blessed to have made music with him - his remix of 'Henry McCullough' by David Holmes & I is a stormer & his dub mix thumps majestically. Andrew, God bless you. And thank you. You were a beautiful & much-loved man. pic.twitter.com/1UEq6e8X5L
— BP Fallon (@bpfallon) February 17, 2020
