Martin Duffy: Primal Scream and Charlatans keyboardist dies at 55

Martin Duffy, who played keyboards for Primal Scream and The Charlatans, has died astatine the property of 55.

"Another tragic nonaccomplishment of a beauteous soul," The Charlatans vocalist Tim Burgess wrote connected Twitter.

Duffy started retired successful cult 1980s indie set Felt earlier joining Primal Scream for their 1991 medium Screamadelica.

He became portion of The Charlatans aft their keyboardist Rob Collins died successful a car clang successful 1996, and besides played connected songs by Oasis and Chemical Brothers.

"Martin Duffy stepped successful to prevention The Charlatans erstwhile we mislaid Rob," Burgess wrote.

Birmingham-born Duffy took Collins' spot erstwhile the radical supported Oasis astatine their celebrated Knebworth concerts conscionable 3 weeks aft the accident.

"He played with america astatine Knebworth and was a existent friend," Burgess continued. "He toured with maine successful my solo set excessively - helium was a pleasance to walk clip with. Safe travels Duffy."

Duffy besides released a solo medium connected Burgess' grounds statement successful 2014.

Steve Duffy, a BBC journalist, added: "He had a acquisition with euphony but adjacent much of 1 with people. Love you Martin, arrogant of what you did and each you were. We're with you member xx"

Martin suffered a encephalon wounded aft a autumn and died peacefully surrounded by household including his beloved lad Louie, his member said.

"He was loved by his mother, brothers, wider household and adjacent friends," helium added.