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Jamiroquai bassist Derek McIntyre dies in car crash aged 66 as family and bandmate Jay Kay pay tribute to 'inspiring and encouraging' musician


The musician, who rose to fame as part of the funk and acid jazz band alongside vocalist Jay Kay, passed away following a five car collision in Bushey, Hertfordshire on February 2.

The musician, who rose to fame as part of the funk and acid jazz band alongside vocalist Jay Kay, passed away following a five car collision in Bushey, Hertfordshire on February 2. 'He had a passion for music, playing the bass guitar for most of his life and blessing tracks with his groovy bassline for folks such as Jamiroquai, Roy Ayers, Beverley Knight and many more. Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler, from the Road Policing Unit, added: 'Our thoughts remain with Derrick’s family and friends at this sad time.

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