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 ...

The story of 808 State defines an era of electronic dance music and sets a blueprint of possibilities for future generations. As the NME observed “808 State revolutionised a whole genre of music in ...

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 ...

Andy Barker, longtime member of the great UK acid house group 808 State, has died. In a social media post yesterday, the group confirmed Barker had died “after a short period of illness.” Barker was ...

808 State, once a four-piece, is now the duo of long-term members Graham Massey and DJ-producer Andrew Barker. Transmission Suite is named for the deserted, long-unused studios of defunct broadcasting ...