Tributes have poured in for legendary Ibiza DJ Alfredo Fiorito amid reports that he has died, aged 71.
Known as the ‘Father of the Balearic beat’, Alfredo is best known for his work as a DJ on the island of Ibiza, reports the Mirror. It was previously announced that had experienced a stroke back in 2021 and a fundraiser to support him was later launched. This week, amid reports that he has died, there has been an outpouring of tributes.
The club that launched his career, Amnesia, paid tribute to Alfredo with a statement about him on Instagram. It read: “Dear Alfredo, Thank you for the nights and beats we shared together. Your music and vision shaped the sound of Balearic Beat and the soul of Amnesia.”
The post shared on the platform on Tuesday continued: “So many memories were made through your energy, your legacy will live on our dancefloor forever. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Alfredo. The Amnesia Family.”
There have also been tributes to Alfredo on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sister Bliss wrote: “Very sad to hear the news about DJ Alfredo – my first trip to Ibiza in 92 was to play for him at Amnesia … safe to say he changed the world of music for the better. Fly high to the great gig in the sky.”
Whilst Rowetta – who was previously a member of the Happy Mondays – wrote: “So so sad to hear that our friend, Ibiza pioneer DJ Alfredo has left us. He was a legend when I first played KU in 1990 & he always will be. RIP Alfredo.”
Dave Pearce, a fellow DJ, said: “Sad to learn Ibiza dance music legend Dj Alfredo has passed away – he was a true pioneer of the Ibiza Balearic Sound through his creativity and diversity in the music he mixed creating a wonderful musical journey – Thoughts with his family and friends RIP.”
They weren’t alone in paying tribute to Alfredo, with another post reading: “This is sad to hear. Legendary DJ Alfredo, one of the pioneers of the Balearic sound, has passed away.” Someone else wrote: “The legend will be missed.”
“Will never forget your incredible music selection & DJ sets across the decades. A true inspiration,” another person wrote in a post on social media this week. Whilst one fan wrote in a tribute post to Alfredo: “A true pioneer.”
He moved to mainland Spain in his twenties after growing up in Argentina. He later ended up on the island of Ibiza – which is now well known for its music club scene – where he ventured into DJing.
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