Legendary DJ Dave Booth has died, with legends of the industry paying tribute to his lasting legacy in the Manchester music scene.
Fellow DJ Dave Haslam confirmed he died on Saturday, though his cause of death remains unknown.
Breaking the news over Twitter, he wrote: “Upsetting news. DJ Dave Booth has died.
“A legend for decades in Manchester – from Pips, through to the Playpen, Isadora’s & beyond – and a star at Garlands in Liverpool.
“Did the Stone Roses gigs with him, including Spike Island. He music and presence gave pleasure to us all. RIP.”
Since news of his death broke, tributes have been flooding in from music greats such as Ian Brown and Peter Hook, recalling his legacy behind the decks.
Stone Roses lead singer Ian wrote: “RIP DAVE BOOTH ROSES DJ X”
DJ Dave Haslam confirmed Dave Booth’s in a statement today
Bassist and co-founder of Joy Division Peter Hook also penned a touching tribute, writing: “RIP Dave Booth. Such a lovely guy.
“He was the DJ at Joy Division’s first ever gig at Pips. We shared a massive love for Pips & all the music that came from it.
“I did a residency with him in Ibiza too – he was so nice & humble. I will miss him.”
The Stone Roses star Ian Brown paid tribute to Booth over Twitter (Image: Kay Roberts/MEN Media)
Hundreds of fans have also been taking to social media to thank Booth for his music over the years, sharing memories of personal encounters with the Mancunian icon.
Booth was one of the founding fathers of the alternative music scene in Manchester, making history with residencies at Roxy Room and Pips Disco.
Reflecting on his career in a 2018 interview with North Wales Live, Booth said: “Pips was the original alternative club. It opened in 72, 10 years before the Hacienda. I used to go there three nights a week.
Booth was one of the founding fathers of the alternative music scene in Manchester (Image: Kay Roberts/MEN Media)
“Pips Roxy room was like a shelter for the artistically bent in Manchester. Joy Division played their first gig there.
“You had all of Joy Division and what was later, New Order in there. The Smiths used to go. The Fall used to go. All these big Manchester bands went to the Roxy Room.”
Before adding: “It was the meeting place for all the people at the time. It was the only place you could go to hear alternative music in Manchester.”
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