A Moment Like This songwriter and DJ John Reid dies ‘suddenly' aged 61
DJ John Reid, who worked with the likes of Tina Turner, Sir Rod Stewart and more, has died at the age of 61.
The Glasgow-born producer and vocalist is best known for co-writing hits such as the chart-topping Unbreakable for Westlife.
He was also behind Kelly Clarkson's iconic A Moment Like This, later taken to number one in the UK by X Factor winner Leona Lewis.
Mary Kiani, who was engaged to Reid for nine years, shared the devastating news online and wrote: 'Just heard this morning that my first love John Reid died suddenly.'
A cause of death was not revealed by the 56-year-old singer but she shared their love story, which was set against the backdrop of the 90s dance scene.
'We met in Glasgow but fell in love in London. He was recording his album with Roy Hay (Culture Club) for his new band 'This way up',' she continued. 'Myself and Danusia DanooshaZaremba were on tour, and every night we met at the Columbian hotel.
'We bought our first flat in Dennistoun age 21 & 22. We were both doing great with our music. The birth of The Nightcrawlers happened (Push the feeling on). We toured, we recorded, we did our vocal sessions together.
'We parted 9 years later. Last year, I got in touch with him. I said I'd love to say hello again before one of us dies. I saw him just last year in Glasgow. RIP John, Love Bubbs xoXO.'
She wasn't the only one paying tribute to the late DJ, with vocal coach and Red Hot Chilli Pipers singer Chris Judge, writing: 'RIP John Reid, an incredible Scottish singer with so much soul most famous for his vocals in the Nightcrawlers hit push the feeling on ..' More Trending
The track was widely sampled, including by Pitbull, which Judge praised him for and added he was 'an extremely talented topline writer.'
Over the years he wrote for Eternal, Gemini, and Claire Richards as well as his biggest 90s hit with Nightcrawlers, which peaked at number one.
'I remember him from doing road shows all over the country .. back when I was in the boy band days he was always such a nice guy very encouraging and supportive to all the new bands .. he had so much success as a writer but it was his voice I loved he was an incredible singer and well respected like Mary in the session scene doing all the backing vocals working for people like Ian Levine.'
He concluded: 'Sending love to my besty Mary Kiani you guys were the OG Session singers of the 90s l've loved hearing your story's Sjo Big hugs xxx'
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