DJ Randall dies aged 54: Legendary drum and bass star passes away as tributes pour in
DJ Randall has died at the age of 54, his representatives have confirmed.
The drum & bass DJ, known as the ‘godfather of breakbeat’, rose to fame in the 90s alongside his British DJ partners Fabio and Grooverider.
No official cause of death has yet been determined.
DJ Randall, whose real name was Randall McNeil, was a well-known voice on radio stations such as Rave FM and Rinse FM.
He first encountered acid house at the Notting Hill carnival in 1987 and quickly developed his own unique sound.
DJ Randall has died at the age of 54, his representatives have confirmed
The drum & bass DJ, known as the ‘godfather of breakbeat’, rose to fame in the 90s alongside British DJ partners Fabio and Grooverider
Tributes poured in for DJ Randall on Wednesday from fans and others in the music industry praising his talents
Randall and Cool Hand Flex founded the record label Mac2 Recordings in 1996 and he was also a regular at The Blue Note Club with musicians such as Goldie and DJ Storm.
On Wednesday, tributes poured in for DJ Randall from fans and others in the music industry praising his talents.
DJ Fresh wrote on X: ‘RIP Randall You were such a huge influence on me and my friends. And I was lucky enough to work with you and be around you.
‘You inspired a generation of kids to play Drum & Bass when it was still called Jungle and you inspired the people who inspired me. Rest in peace my friend, you will live on in our hearts and our music.’
Others wrote: ‘Absolutely devastated. What an absolute legend this man was. RIP DJ’.
“A true master of his craft. In absolute shock to write this. Our hearts aching with the whole scene and our deepest condolences to his family and friends. He was the DJ’s DJ but also one of the most genuine people in the game.”
‘All my love goes out to his family and to the entire DNB scene around the world, we lost a part of our foundation today and I lost one of my best friends in the scene. I am devastated. Rest in peace, King.’
“What sad news. Anyone who got to know Jungle/Drum N Bass knows how important an influence this man had on the culture. Fly high, legend.”
DJ Randall, whose real name was Randall McNeil, was a well-known voice on radio stations such as Rave FM and Rinse FM