Farewell to James Prime, Deacon Blue keyboard player

Farewell to James Prime, Deacon Blue keyboard player

The founder and keyboard player of the Deacon Blue James Prime He died this morning after a “short fight against cancer”. Last week he had been hospitalized urgently and his condition had been described as serious. The Scottish musician was 64 years old.

A press release from the band on social media reads: “Dear friends, we announce with great sadness that our brother, James Prime, missed this morning after a short fight against cancer. Thank you very much for the support messages that you have shared in the last two weeks, they have meant a lot for Jim, his family and us.”