James "Drexciya" Stinson has died

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I am not one to spread rumours but I have been reliably informed that James Stinson from seminal Detroit electro group Drexciya has died last night of heart complication.

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 18:55 (twenty-three years ago)

Drexciya released two albums this year, and three before that. At their best (which was often) Drexciya infused their electronic dance / listening music with an almost mystical afrodelic aura. Drexciya, for some people, was almost a cult. James Stinson: we salute you with new answers.

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 18:56 (twenty-three years ago)

This is definitely not a hoax.

A sad day indeed.

― Andy K (Andy K), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 19:03 (twenty-three years ago)

This is terrible news. RIP.

― stevo (stevo), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 19:10 (twenty-three years ago)

awful news, i hope it wasn't protracted. i had no idea he was ill

― gareth (gareth), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 19:20 (twenty-three years ago)

WHAT?

that's terrible, terrible news..

condolences

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 19:42 (twenty-three years ago)

Very sad news indeed.

― RickyT (RickyT), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 19:47 (twenty-three years ago)

this is really sad. they really were one of the best groups extant. I hope he did not suffer.

― Aaron Grossman (aajjgg), Wednesday, 4 September 2002 20:12 (twenty-three years ago)

i always thought you couldn't even extend a human name to this group!

― marek, Wednesday, 4 September 2002 20:41 (twenty-three years ago)

Unbelievable....A great artist has died. Dark times are ahead.

Farewell.

― Omar, Wednesday, 4 September 2002 20:46 (twenty-three years ago)

I'm sure he has gone onto a better place where he can be free to be half man/half fish living amidst the creatures of the great depths in a hyperborean castle

RIP

― geeg, Wednesday, 4 September 2002 22:59 (twenty-three years ago)

All I can do is add to the sentiments expressed above; Drexciya were my first exposure to electro, and I've yet to find anything that matches them. A truly unique and singular group.

― Clarke B., Wednesday, 4 September 2002 23:10 (twenty-three years ago)

James Stinson was married last year. His second daughter was born three weeks ago. Let's send our condolences to the Underground Resistance HQ.

― JoB (JoB), Thursday, 5 September 2002 04:11 (twenty-three years ago)

................but

― nick.K (nick.K), Thursday, 5 September 2002 04:46 (twenty-three years ago)

'Drexciya' set already in process, damn I wish I could stream-live. I can assure you tributes will be made all over London this weekend.

― nick.K (nick.K), Thursday, 5 September 2002 06:39 (twenty-three years ago)

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