Billboard

808 State’s Andrew Barker Dies After ‘Short Period of Illness’

Andrew Barker of Manchester electronic band 808 State died on Saturday, Nov. 6,, the group confirmed in a statement. By Ashley Iasimone Andrew Barker of Manchester electronic band 808 State died on ...
brooklynvegan

808 State's Andrew Barker, RIP

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 ...
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808 State’s Andrew Barker has died

808 State bassist and keyboard player Andrew Barker has died, according to a social media statement from the band. Posted on Twitter Sunday (November 7), the band said: "Its with a heavy heart to ...
Mixmag

Andy Barker from 808 State has passed away

Andrew Barker, member of Manchester electronica band 808 State, has passed away. Seminal acid house group 808 State was formed by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson in 1988. Andrew Barker ...
NME

Tributes paid to 808 State’s Andrew Barker, “a bringer of joy”

808 State bassist and keyboard player Andrew Barker has died, according to a social media statement from the band. Posted on Twitter today (November 7), the band said: “Its with a heavy heart to ...
The Arts Desk

CD: 808 State - Transmission Suite

808 State, once a four-piece, is now the duo of long-term members Graham Massey and DJ-producer Andrew Barker. Transmission Suite is named for the deserted, long-unused studios of defunct broadcasting ...
Pitchfork

808 State’s Andy Barker Has Died

Andy Barker, longtime member of Manchester electronic music group 808 State, has died. The band confirmed the news on social media, saying he died “after a short period of illness” on Saturday. “His ...