Maxi Jazz, real name Maxwell Fraser, former lead singer of British electronic music group Faithless, died on Friday, his former bandmates announced.

The British artist died in his sleep at his home in London.

• “We are saddened to announce that Maxi Jazz passed away last night. He was a person who changed our lives in many ways. He gave the right content and message to our music.
• He was also a wonderful person who had time for everyone and deep wisdom.
• It was an honor and, of course, a real pleasure to work with him. He was a brilliant songwriter, a DJ, a Buddhist, a great stage presence, a car lover, a great talker, a beautiful person, a moral compass and a genius,” wrote Rollo and Sister Bliss, founding members of the British band. in a Facebook message.

Maxi Jazz was born in London, he was 65 years old.

The artist broke up with the band in 2011, after 15 years of collaboration and 6 albums of joint work.

Faithless played their farewell concert at the Brixton O2, London on 8 April 2011.

British band Faithless made history with the 1996 hits God is a DJ, We come 1 and Insomnia.