808 States Andy Barker has passed away.

Incredibly sad news.

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Yeah, was really surprised and saddened to read that yesterday. They had an incredible run of singles from 89-91 and I’d been enjoying the recent re-releases too.

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Had tickets to see them a little while back but got postponed a couple of times due to covid. The show went ahead last week, but I had to give me ticket to a mate - I guess Barker wasn’t involved though.

Not really sure who’s involved. Graham’s the only original member now, but they did have a few others with them when I saw them live in 2015 I think (was about 3am at a festival, hazy memories)

Such sad news. ‘ex:el’ was such a brilliant soundtrack to the underground going overground in the early 90s.

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There’s no suggestion of anything suspicious or foul play, but police are looking for anyone who may be able to help piece together his last movements.

https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2021/november/andrew-barker-detectives-in-stockport-want-to-trace-his-last-movements/