Scottish DJ Jack Revill, Known as Jackmaster, Dies at 38 Following Complications from a Head Injury Marina Watts, 10/12/2024 Tragic news in the music world: Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known as Jackmaster, has died at 38 due to complications from a head injury. Celebrated for his innovative contributions to electronic music, his legacy as a pioneer and beloved figure will continue to inspire fans and artists alike. Scottish DJ Jack Revill, who went by the name Jackmaster, has died. He was 38.
According to a statement shared by his family on Instagram, Revill died on Saturday morning, Oct. 12, in Ibiza following complications from "an accidental head injury."
"His family -- Kate, Sean and Johnny -- are utterly heartbroken. While deeply touched by the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues and fans, the family kindly requests privacy as they navigate the immense grief of this devastating loss," the family's statement said.
"Jack's passion for music and his relentless drive to push creative boundaries through his work at the Numbers label and Rubadub Records in Glasgow, including discovering countless innovative artists, made him a beloved and pioneering figure in the electronic music community both in front of and behind the scenes," the statement continued.
"His talent for blending genres and delivering electrifying DJs sets and productions earned him the respect and admiration of peers and fans across the globe," the family concluded. "His legacy will continue to inspire, and his impact on the world of dance music will remain indelible."
Revill was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and began immersing himself in the music scene at 14 years old when he worked at the Glasgow record shop Rubadub, according to Resident Advisor.
"I never had to buy any records again. So that was an obvious perk [of the job]," he told the publication in 2012.
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"It was just little things like when promos would come in and you would have first dibs on them," Revill continued. "You'd maybe have to argue about it with one of the older buyers or whatever but you knew you could at least borrow it for a gig or borrow it for the weekend, and that for me was really invaluable."
He began DJing at just 17 years old, per Resident Advisor, and rose to fame in the Glasgow club scene.
Throughout his career as a performer and record label boss (co-founding the label Numbers), he became one of the most in-demand DJs, performing at festivals and clubs throughout the world. He was awarded the Breakthrough DJ Award at DJ Mag's Best of British Awards in 2010 and had a residency at BBC Radio in 2014.
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