British musician Maxi Jazz, frontman of the electronic band Faithless, recently died at age 65.The news of his death announcement was made via the band's official Twitter handle on December 24, 2022, where it was revealed that he passed away in his sleep:"We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died peacefully in his sleep last night. He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and a message to our music. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible."Faithless@faithlessWe are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died peacefully in his sleep last night. He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and a message to our music. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible.10360817083We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died peacefully in his sleep last night. He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and a message to our music. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible. https://t.co/VcFe7OpTh6In a separate statement on Facebook, the band stated that Jazz gave a "proper meaning and message to our music." Calling him a "brilliant lyricist, beautiful person, and genius," the statement further read:"He was also a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible. It was an honor and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him."The cause of his death has not been revealed as of this writing."A poet, a gentleman and a true original": Twitter users pour in heartfelt messages in the wake of Maxi Jazz's deathAfter the news of Jazz's death went viral over the internet, Twitteratis paid tribute to the late musician. Several personalities, including Armin van Buuren, MistaJam, Tom Warren, and Kamal Ahmed, remembered his contributions to the music scene.Meanwhile, other users on the platform shared old video clips of Jazz performing on stage with his band Faithless as they cherished his talent. Pete Tong mbe@petetongMaxi Jazz R.I.P A poet, a gentleman and a true original who together with @faithless made a handful of tunes that define both club culture and a generation. In a hundred years time if someone asks what all the fuss was about in 1996, just play them Insomnia, job done…6778530Maxi Jazz R.I.P A poet, a gentleman and a true original who together with @faithless made a handful of tunes that define both club culture and a generation. In a hundred years time if someone asks what all the fuss was about in 1996, just play them Insomnia, job done… https://t.co/nwvl1iYz5Vsister bliss@thesisterblissMaxi Jazz 1957 - 2022. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Look after each other y’hear. 393955926Maxi Jazz 1957 - 2022. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Look after each other y’hear. 🙏💔 https://t.co/4R88rg8AzaArmin van Buuren@arminvanbuurenShocked to hear the news about Maxi Jazz from Faithless.. May your music keep inspiring others and rest easy 2152231Shocked to hear the news about Maxi Jazz from Faithless.. May your music keep inspiring others and rest easy ❤️ https://t.co/z3vICbzh7NJoe Simpson@JoeSimpsonArtI’m very sad to hear of the passing of Maxi Jazz. I feel extremely privileged to have painted his portrait in 2010, he was very gracious and kind to me as a young artist!43128I’m very sad to hear of the passing of Maxi Jazz. I feel extremely privileged to have painted his portrait in 2010, he was very gracious and kind to me as a young artist! https://t.co/pmRlEt9zXhCrystal Palace F.C.@CPFCWe are mourning the loss of legendary musician Maxi Jazz, who has passed away at the age of 65.The team will walk out to Faithless on Boxing Day in tribute.80361007We are mourning the loss of legendary musician Maxi Jazz, who has passed away at the age of 65.The team will walk out to Faithless on Boxing Day in tribute. https://t.co/zxLEkLwkMNMixmag@MixmagFaithless performing 'Insomnia' at their legendary Pyramid stage slot at Glastonbury 2002RIP Maxi Jazz 🖤 BBC3879947Faithless performing 'Insomnia' at their legendary Pyramid stage slot at Glastonbury 2002RIP Maxi Jazz 🖤🎥 BBC https://t.co/p9OauWfOGlIan McSimm@_TheEvertonIANFor tonight, God is a DJ. RIP you legend.#Faithless #MaxiJazz681164For tonight, God is a DJ. RIP you legend.#Faithless #MaxiJazz https://t.co/m7Upv1nFkBDancing Astronaut@dancingastroInsomnia forever.RIP Maxi Jazz.595152Insomnia forever.RIP Maxi Jazz. https://t.co/GIJqFqiyOlDaniel@TrottersDanNot many tracks will ever get close to this. Magnificent. RIP Maxi Jazz #Faithless #Insomnia2874851Not many tracks will ever get close to this. Magnificent. RIP Maxi Jazz #Faithless #Insomnia https://t.co/54e9vo9a2YBenedict Jones@BenedictJones_RIP Maxi Jazz. Faithless played such a massive part in my musical upbringing and this is one of my favourite ever Glastonbury TV moments. Just look at how bonkers the crowd go.1048152RIP Maxi Jazz. Faithless played such a massive part in my musical upbringing and this is one of my favourite ever Glastonbury TV moments. Just look at how bonkers the crowd go. https://t.co/vFkPa1952uJudge Jules@RealJudgeJulesRIP Maxi Jazz what an incredible talent and a complete gent 142843RIP Maxi Jazz what an incredible talent and a complete gent ❤️❤️ https://t.co/zd0UVLjAXLGerry Keogh 💜@GerryKeogh2002This is my church, this is where I heal my hurt, and tonight, God is a DJ…#MaxiJazz 792198This is my church, this is where I heal my hurt, and tonight, God is a DJ…#MaxiJazz 🙏 https://t.co/9AYPXsEAmNmistajam@mistajamI only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed. Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. Rest in Power Maxi Jazz 🏾🖤142979I only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed. Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. Rest in Power Maxi Jazz 🙏🏾🖤 https://t.co/QB2AvYq5QxEmma Barnett@Emmabarnett“My love persists over land and sea, over centuries. I’ll fill you up like rice and peas, like the breeze, cool ya skin, fill your hair, even when I’m not there.”Go well #MaxiJazz to the big gig in the sky. Off far too soon. Your voice touched so many of us and will continue to16512“My love persists over land and sea, over centuries. I’ll fill you up like rice and peas, like the breeze, cool ya skin, fill your hair, even when I’m not there.”Go well #MaxiJazz to the big gig in the sky. Off far too soon. Your voice touched so many of us and will continue to https://t.co/eSQSjN5yK9Ghostpoet@ghostpoetRIP Maxi Jazz. .33919RIP Maxi Jazz. 😢. https://t.co/7nHvQ0T31VKamal Ahmed@kamalahmednews“You don’t need eyes to see, you need vision.”RIP Maxi Jazz #Faithless 🏽17524“You don’t need eyes to see, you need vision.”RIP Maxi Jazz #Faithless 🙏🏽 https://t.co/m76H5MOU5WTom Warren@tomwarrenI’m devastated Maxi Jazz is no longer with us. Maxi made every Faithless gig I’ve been to special. An amazing performer and amazing person24313I’m devastated Maxi Jazz is no longer with us. Maxi made every Faithless gig I’ve been to special. An amazing performer and amazing person https://t.co/Up7rUEFNa9Maxi Jazz's musical career began as a DJ in the early 1980sBorn on June 14, 1957, Maxi Jazz was a native of Brixton, south London. He began his musical career in 1984 when he started DJing at The Soul Food Cafe System. In 1989, his group signed with Tam Tam Records.Following this, Jazz formed Faithless with Rollo and Sister Bliss in 1995, and the group released their debut album Reverence the following year. The album also had the band's iconic song Insomnia, which is regarded as one of the best dance songs of all time.Faithless then released their second album, Sunday 8PM, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. The album also featured their single God Is A DJ, which bagged them a nomination for the BRIT Award in the Best British Dance Act.Their greatest hit CD, titled Forever Faithless, was certified four times platinum and went on to become the best-selling dance album of 2005. Additionally, they participated in the Glastonbury Festival slot in 2002.Though the band split in 2011, they released a studio album during the Covid pandemic, which did not feature Maxi Jazz, who was in another band called Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe musician began writing for the band in 2013 during his former band's hiatus. Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys' website formed a new type of sound, which their website described as "melodic funk and blues mixed with reggae beats, dub baselines [and] Jamaican melodies."While paying tribute to Jazz, DJ Dave Peace recalled Faithless' significance in the the UK dance music scene and described Maxi as a "warm, cool, friendly soul and dance music’s poet."