Disclosure, Gilles Peterson and Hudson Mohawke have paid tribute to the Detroit DJ Mike Huckaby, the legendary Detroit DJ who was an integral part of the city’s electronic music scene, has died.
He was 54 years old. The news was confirmed by his booking agency, Connect. Sharing the news on Facebook, they wrote: “RIP Mike Huckaby.
One of the greatest djs and producers in the history of electronic dance music. An incredible human being. The world has lost a genius today.” Booking agent Daniel Liakhovitski confirmed to Pitchfork that Huckaby passed away from complications related to a stroke and the coronavirus. “Mike Huckaby was an incredible talent and a beautiful soul.