Primal Scream singer Denise Johnson dies aged 53

Primal Scream singer Denise Johnson dies aged 53

Manchester vocalist Denise Johnson, who shot to fame on Primal Scream’s 1991 album Screamadelica, has died aged 53.

The sad news was confirmed by a friend on Twitter on Monday.  

Her cause of death has not yet been announced. 

Tributes have since been pouring in from many in the music industry including Joy Division’s Stephen Morris who wrote: ‘Shocked and devastated to hear of the passing of Denise Johnson. An absolutely beautiful lady. Rest In Peace Denise x’ 

Heartache: Manchester vocalist Denise Johnson, who shot to fame on Primal Scream’s 1991 album Screamadelica, has died aged 53

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