Aged 39: Scottish DJ Jackmaster has died after suffering a head injury in Ibiza
Scottish DJ and producer Jack Revill, better known as Jackmaster, died in Ibiza at the age of 39.
His family confirmed the sad news with a post on social networks, where they revealed that the cause of death was a head injury.
"It is with deep sadness that we confirm the untimely death of Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster. Jack tragically died in Ibiza on the morning of October 12, following complications arising from an accidental head injury. His family, Kate, Sean and Johnny, are completely devastated, although they have been touched by the outpouring of support from friends, colleagues and fans. The family kindly requests privacy as they grapple with the overwhelming grief of this devastating loss," the statement read.
The DJ has been interested in music since childhood, and at the age of 13 he started working in a record store.
"Jack's passion for music and relentless drive to push creative boundaries through his work at Numbers and Rubadub Records in Glasgow, including discovering a number of innovative artists, have made him a beloved and pioneering figure in the electronic music community." His genre-blending talents and delivery of DJ sets have earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and fans worldwide. "His legacy will continue to inspire, and his impact on the world of dance music will remain indelible," the family wrote in a statement.
He spent most of his teenage years working as a DJ in bars around Glasgow. When he worked in a record store, he wanted to be paid in records instead of money. While working at the store, Reville earned the nickname Jackmaster.
In 2010, he won the Best Up-and-coming DJ award at the Best of British Electronic Music Awards, organized by DJ Magazine. Four years later, he was named the best DJ at the same award.