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DJ Alfredo has passed away at the age of 71.
The Ibiza legend has left his fans heartbroken and many have paid tribute to the star who ‘changed the music world’.
The Argentinian DJ, full name Alfredo Fiorito, is considered one of the most influential in the history of dance music.
It was previously announced that he had suffered a stroke in 2021 and a fundraising campaign was later launched to support him.
The famous club that launched his career, Amnesia, paid tribute to him on Instagram.
Their statement read: “Dear Alfredo, thank you for the nights and beats we shared together. Your music and vision shaped the sound of Balearic Beat and the soul of Amnesia.
DJ Alfredo has passed away at the age of 71. The Ibiza legend has left his fans heartbroken as many have paid tribute to the star who ‘changed the music world’
The famous club that launched his career, Amnesia, paid tribute to him on Instagram on Tuesday
The Argentinian DJ, full name Alfredo Fiorito, is considered one of the most influential in the history of dance music
“So many memories were made by your energy, your legacy will live on forever on our dance floor.
‘You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Alfredo. The Amnesia family.’
A number of fellow dance music legends have paid tribute to his impact online, including Sister Bliss, Dave Pearce and Rowetta.
Sister Bliss wrote: ‘Very sad to hear the news about DJ Alfredo – my first trip to Ibiza in 92 was to play for him at Amnesia… it’s safe to say he was the of music for the better. Fly high to the great performance in the sky.”
While Rowetta – who was previously a member of the Happy Mondays – wrote: ‘So sad to hear that our friend, Ibiza pioneer DJ Alfredo has left us.
“He was a legend when I first played at KU in 1990, and he always will be. RIP Alfredo.’
Dave Pearce, a fellow DJ, said: ‘Sad to hear that Ibiza dance music legend Dj Alfredo has passed away – he was a true pioneer of the Ibiza Balearic Sound through his creativity and diversity in the music he mixed, creating a beautiful musical journey emerged – Thoughts with his family and friends RIP.”
He emigrated to Ibiza in 1976 and became known for his eclectic style that influenced the Balearic beat movement and helped put the island on the music map.
He emigrated to Ibiza in 1976 and became known for his eclectic style that influenced the Balearic beat movement
He first played with Amnesia in 1983, and in 1987 he famously inspired Danny Rampling, Paul Oakenfold and Nicky Holloway who saw him play.