Tributes have been pouring in for Crazy P frontwoman Danielle Moore who has died in ‘sudden and tragic circumstances’.
In a statement posted on Instagram today, the 00s electronic group confirmed the ‘unbelievable and shocking news’ that the singer had passed away on Friday.
A cause of death has not been given and the British band said they ‘need time to process that this has happened’.
Ever since the announcement, Moore’s fans have flocked to social media to pay their respects to the musician – describing her as ‘beautiful’ and a ‘special person’.
The statement said: ‘We are devastated to announce the unbelievable and shocking news that our beautiful Danielle Moore has died in sudden and tragic circumstances. This happened on Friday afternoon August 30th.
Danielle Moore, the frontwoman of electronic band Crazy P, has died in ‘sudden and tragic circumstances’
In statement posted on Instagram today, the 00s British group confirmed the ‘unbelievable and shocking news’ that Moore had passed away on Friday
‘We cannot believe the news ourselves and we know it will be the same for all of you. She gave us so much and we love her so much. Our hearts are broken. We need time to process that this has happened.
‘Danielle lived a life driven by love compassion community and music. She lived the biggest of lives. We will miss her with all our hearts X.’
One fan commented: ‘I loved that woman so much. She was a such a special person, on and off the stage, but especially off it. Funny, kind, generous, even a little shy, but just an incredible human being. I’m so devastated by this. Much love to you all, this is just the worst news.’
Another wrote: ‘I’m so so so sorry guys. Danielle was a complete ball of light and love .. a force to be reckoned with and one of the most beautiful humans I’ve ever known.
‘Such a huge, mammoth loss. Sending love to you both and thoughts are with her family.’
Moore was born in Manchester and joined Crazy P, formally known as Crazy P****, in 2002.
The band was originally formed by Chris Todd and Jim Baron at Nottingham University in 1995 and expanded to include members such as Moore, bassist Tim Davies and percussionist Mav Kendricks.
They were signed by Manchester record label Paper Recordings and released eight albums between 1998 and 2019, including 24 Hours Psychedelic Freakout and A Nice Hot Bath With….
Their singles include 1996 debut Digging Deeper and There’s a Better Place which samples the song Pure Imagination from movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
The band began using Crazy P exclusively in 2008 with Moore explaining: ‘We wanted to grow, and keep growing, so there was no point in cutting our nose off to spite our face by keeping the original name.’
Moore (pictured performing at Park Life Festival 2013) joined Crazy P in 2002
The band (pictured in 2015) were signed by Manchester record label Paper Recordings, releasing eight albums between 1998 and 2019, including 24 Hours Psychedelic Freakout and A Nice Hot Bath With
Moore pictured with Crazy P’s founding members Chris Todd (right) and Jim Baron (left)
Crazy P built up a strong fanbase in Australia where they have toured several times, as well as playing festivals such as The Big Chill, Bestival and Beatheard.
Their last live performance came at Lost Village festival during this year’s August Bank Holiday weekend and they were booked to play in Bristol yesterday for Forwards Festival.
Away from her career in the band, Moore was also a DJ. When asked about her career behind the decks last year, she said: ‘I love listening to new music. I really wish I had more time to really indulge in the seeking and searching.
‘There’s so much great music constantly coming through but there’s also amazing old music that you can’t possibly hear. That’s the brilliance of it.
‘I’ve made a conscious decision to get out more and book some weekends off to get to hear some of the DJs I love to dance to. After all that’s the whole reason I started. Because I was inspired by the dancefloor.
‘I always get nervous. It’s part of the process for me. But I love it.’