Andrew Barker, who was a member of pioneering Manchester electronic group 808 State, has died. He was 53. "Its with a heavy heart to inform you of the passing of Andrew Barker," wrote 808 State on its socials. "His family and friends asks that people respect their privacy at this time but remember him for the joy he brought through his personality and music. You’ll be sadly missed.” The group also shared the official statement from Barker's family:
After a happy life Andrew Barker experienced a short period of illness and passed away in his hometown of Manchester yesterday, Saturday 6th November. His family and friends asks that people respect their privacy at this time but remember him for the joy he brought through his personality and music. You’ll be sadly missed.