Morre a cantora Denise Johnson, conhecida por trabalhar com New Order e Primal Scream

Morreu, nesta segunda-feira, a cantora Denise Johnson. Aos 53 anos, ela ficou conhecida por participar de gravações com várias bandas inglesas, como New Order, Pet Shop Boys e Primal Scream. Segundo informações da BBC, a família da artista declarou que ela 'morreu repentinamente' depois de uma doença.

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Johnson nasceu na cidade inglesa de Manchester. Ela se apresentou com o Primal Scream entre 1990 e 1995, ao gravar participações no clássico álbum 'Screamadelica', em 1991. Seus vocais aparecem em algumas das músicas mais conhecidas da banda, como 'Loaded' e 'Don't Fight It, Feel It'.

Denise estava perto de lançar seu primeiro álbum solo, o que seria em setembro deste ano. O disco, batizado 'Where Does It Go', é um acústico. Nele, a cantora apresenta composições próprias e também alguns de covers de bandas de Manchester, como New Order e The Smiths.

Ouça a versão de True Faith, clássico do New Order:

Vários nomes da música inglesa, principalmente de Manchester, lamentaram a morte, em suas redes sociais. O perfil do New Order, assim como o baterista da banda, Stephen Morris, publicaram mensagem.

A baixista do Primal Scream, Simone Marie Butler, também publicou, assim como a cantora Rowetta, do Happy Mondays, de Ian Brown, vocalista do Stone Roses, e Johnny Marr, guitarrista dos Smiths.

Very sad news %uD83D%uDC9C love and prayers to Denise%u2019s family and loved ones. Rest in Power Denise Johnson x pic.twitter.com/qsAKN6yqL1
— simone marie (@simonemarie4) July 27, 2020

Sad sad news today %uD83D%uDC94
I have so many great memories of Denise from when we were young.
We just used to sing & laugh like naughty schoolgirls all the time.
A great loss to Manchester and music.
My condolences to her family & loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ykNsjPMxmD
— Rowetta %uD83C%uDFA4 (@Rowetta) 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

RIP LOVELY DENISE JOHNSON X
— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) July 27, 2020

I am saddened to hear of Denise Johnson's passing. I invited her to sing on my album because I heard her voice when I wrote the songs. I didn't ask for a backing singer; I asked for Denise Johnson. She was beautiful and alive and I am grateful my music was touched by her beauty.
— Bernard Butler (@Bernard_Butler) 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

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

It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beautiful dear friend Denise has passed away.

A full statement will be released later, for now please give her family and friends the space they need. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/aJpsr2sQ13
— A Certain Ratio (@acrmcr) July 27, 2020

Such sad news about our dear friend Denise Johnson. Playing alongside her was something else. It was a privilege to work with her. pic.twitter.com/QnY0Rsqx2Z
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) July 27, 2020