La cantante di Manchester Denise Johnson è morta a 56 anni per cause che non sono state rese note. La Johnson era nota soprattutto per il contributo all’album Screamadelica dei Primal Scream, ma negli anni aveva collaborato con moltissime band della scena di Manchester, dagli Electronic di Johnny Marr e Bernard Sumner ad I Am Kloot e A Certain Ratio. Attualmente stava lavorando al suo debutto solista Where Does It Go, previsto per settembre, una raccolta di brani originali e cover di Smiths, New Order e altri. Molti artisti le hanno dedicato un pensiero sui social:
Very sad news 💜 love and prayers to Denise’s family and loved ones. Rest in Power Denise Johnson x pic.twitter.com/qsAKN6yqL1
— simone marie (@simonemarie4) July 27, 2020
RIP LOVELY DENISE JOHNSON X
— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) July 27, 2020
New Order are devastated to hear the sad news that Denise Johnson has passed away. She was a beautiful person with a huge talent. Her voice graced many of our albums and live shows and that of our friends. We will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/9elTLCiHG8
— New Order (@neworder) July 27, 2020
Shocked and devastated to hear of the passing of Denise Johnson. An absolutely beautiful lady. Rest In Peace Denise x
— stephen morris (@stephenpdmorris) July 27, 2020
I cant believe the news that Denise Johnson has passed -Her voice sews so many memories together in many contexts – but most of all she gave the best hugs -but you can hear that cant you ? xxxx pic.twitter.com/jHptOaLF6p
— 808 State (@state808) July 27, 2020
Oh dear that’s awfully sad news about Denise Johnson, she was amazing. #rip #dontfightitfeelit
— ed simons (@eddychemical) July 27, 2020
