Tim Cole, aka DJ Chucks, of The Correspondents has died

Tim Cole (pictured right), aka DJ Chucks, of British duo The Correspondents has passed away aged 35.

Ian Bruce, Cole's bandmate, revealed his passing in a Facebook post on October 21.

The post reads: "I’m devastated to inform you all that my band mate Tim Cole (aka Chucks) unexpectedly died last Sunday. We are all in total shock.

"He was a brilliant, complicated man who never fully appreciated the extent of his own talent. He’s the reason I bounced around like a lunatic for 13 years. And in a funny kind of way he’s the reason the band lasted so long as he always chose integrity over hype, he was a facts not fads kinda guy.

"I will miss his wit and cynicism. Him trying to explain neuroscience to me. I guess I will even miss having to sit through hours of cricket commentary on long car journeys to festivals.

"It wasn’t always easy. Life on the road with endless gigs, airports, hotels and soundchecks took its toll. But the sense of achievement and satisfaction after each show was something palpable that we would always share and enjoy. He was cynical about many things but never our fans or the hundreds of people involved in getting us onto stages across the world.

"Tim, I love you like a brother. You will be missed."

The Correspondents have played festivals such as Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Boomtown and Bestival since forming in 2007. Their last album, 'Foolishman', came out in 2017.

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