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Deacon Blue’s James Prime exits stage at 64, tour rolls on per his script

James Prime, founding keyboardist of Deacon Blue and university lecturer, succumbs to cancer at 64 after a brief illness. The band, formed in 1985, shares the news on June 19, thanking fans for their support and announcing plans to continue their tour as he had wished.

Tributes flood social media—bandmate Ricky Ross cites heartbreak, Beverly Knight extends condolences, and listeners recall solos like “Dignity” as personal landmarks. Prime’s legacy spans four decades and 12 UK Top 40 singles, including “Real Gone Kid.”


Source: News | NME – Published on June 19, 2025

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