Andrew Barker, who was a member of pioneering Manchester electronic group 808 State, has died. He was 53. “Its with a heavy heart to inform you of the passing of Andrew Barker,” wrote 808 State on its ...

The original lineup of 808 State is set to reunite, according to co-founder Gerald Simpson. More than 20 years after the group's debut, Simpson and Graham Massey reportedly plan to return to their ...

Andrew Barker, member of Manchester electronica band 808 State, has passed away. Seminal acid house group 808 State was formed by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson in 1988. Andrew Barker ...

It is tempting to buy into the notion of Mancunian music as being like some kind of slovenly, parka-clad relay race. Sulky team Joy Division put in the groundwork for team Smiths who prance all the ...

808 State bassist and keyboard player Andrew Barker has died, according to a social media statement from the band. Posted on Twitter Sunday (November 7), the band said: "Its with a heavy heart to ...

808 State's unconventional rave music has been more more influential on dancefloors than the Happy Mondays or Stone Roses. Bill Brewster pays tribute to long-time member Andrew Barker Andrew Barker, ...

808 State bassist and keyboard player Andrew Barker has died at the age of 53. News of the musician's death was shared on the band's Twitter page on Sunday. The message read: 'It's with a heavy heart ...

Andy Barker, longtime member of Manchester electronic music group 808 State, has died. The band confirmed the news on social media, saying he died “after a short period of illness” on Saturday. “His ...

One of the many excellent pieces of curation of this year’s Incubate is tonight’s Acid Flashback, celebrating 25 years of acid house with a run of sets from original 90s pioneers to later ...