Spinbad dead: Iconic New York DJ dies aged just 46

Iconic DJ Spinbad has died aged just 46, his friend has confirmed.

Spinbad, whose real name was Chris Sullivan, passed away in New York yesterday, but his cause of death hasn’t yet been shared.

The sad news was revealed by his friend, UK DJ Yoda, on Twitter on Wednesday.

Spinbad released two albums, Underground Airplay in 2001 and the compilation album FabricLive.14 in 2004.

He also released several mixtapes and worked on the New York City radio station WHTZ.

DJ Yoda said in his tribute: “I’m raw and almost unable to comment on this right now, but I’ve woken up to the news that Spinbad has gone.”

Iconic DJ Spinbad has died aged just 46, his friend has confirmed
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He explained how influential Spinbad had been on his career and for him to get out of his comfort zone as a musician.

DJ Yoda continued: “The world is culturally emptier today without him – I wish I had the chance to say goodbye.

“I send love to his family and, today – listen to his 80s mix (the 90s one is amazing too.

Spinbad was known for his mixes of music from the 80s and 90s

“Rest in peace Spinbad.”

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