Manchester electronic group Crazy P have announced the death of singer Danielle Moore aged 52, in circumstances the band described as “sudden and tragic”. Announcing that Moore passed away on Friday afternoon (August 30th), the band wrote on Instagram that “she gave us so much and we love her so much; our hearts are broken.”
“We are devastated to announce the unbelievable and shocking news that our beautiful Danielle Moore has died in sudden and tragic circumstances,” Crazy P said. “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.”
Crazy P had most recently performed in late August in two gigs at Lincolnshire festival Lost Village on Sunday 25 August, before performing again at Etherow Country Park near Stockport the following day. Prior to this, the group had played a run of shows alongside Irish electropop singer-songwriter Roisin Murphy. Reacting to the news, Murphy wrote on social media: “One of the most beautiful souls has left us. The brilliant Danielle Moore of Crazy P has died suddenly and she has taken so much light with her. One of the best in music, an amazing person and an amazing singer, performer and songwriter.”
Tributes poured in from figures from around the electronic music scene, with DJ Dan Shake writing: “Heartbroken. She gave warmth to everyone she met, and performed to. Truly a beautiful soul.” Fellow DJ and founder of influential label Defected Records Simon Dunmore added: “This is so incredibly sad to read. Sending much love to all Danielle’s friends and family.”
One of the most beautiful souls has left us. The brilliant Danielle Moore of Crazy P has died suddenly and she has taken so much light with her. One of the best in music, an amazing person and an amazing singer, performer and songwriter. I know there will be a great sense of loss… pic.twitter.com/pgJ1ztxkqQ
— Róisín Murphy (@roisinmurphy) September 2, 2024
Crazy P, originally known as Crazy Penis, was formed in 1995 by Chris Todd and Jim Baron at the University of Nottingham. The bandhas cultivated a unique style of laid back electronic dance music, blending elements of deep house and downtempo with disco motifs. Lyrically, the band has defied the norms of the genre, not shying away from social and political commentary on their recent releases.
“I don’t usually write my lyrics in advance, as I feel they’re expressed better in tandem with the music, which seems to help tap into my subconscious. What came out on several tracks was Brexit, the state of UK politics and the way I feel about divisive, abhorrent manipulation by certain media outlets,” Moore said in 2019 about the release of the band’s latest album Age of the Ego.
The band became known for their energetic live performances and has built a strong fanbase, particularly in Australia where they have toured extensively. In 2008, they officially shortened their name to Crazy P to avoid controversy and broaden their appeal.
Their debut album, A Nice Hot Bath With…, was released in 1998, followed by The Wicked is Music in 2002. Moore joined the group in in 2002, marking a significant evolution in their sound, adding a new layer of depth to their music. Since Moore’s addition, Crazy P had released several albums, including 24 Hour Psychedelic Freakout (2003), A Night on Earth (2005), and Age of the Ego (2019), which Exclaim! Magazine praised as “refined, mature and socially aware, Age of the Ego is an all-inviting conscious party.”
