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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scottish DJ legend dies suddenly as devastated stars - including first love
Nightcrawlers legend John Reid has died at the age of 61. Glasgow born producer DJ and vocalist Reid had a successful career as a songwriter having co-written Tina Turner's 1999 hit-single When the Heartache Is Over, songs for Rod Stewart and a UK chart-topping single for Westlife (Unbreakable). The former Crookston Castle pupil also co wrote Kelly Clarkson and Leona Lewis hit A Moment Like This. John who also worked with Simon Cowell and Ian Levine on Whenever You Need Someone (Bad Boys Inc), and tracks for Eternal, Gemini, Claire Richards for My Heart Is Heading Home (This Christmas). His huge 90s hit with Nightcrawlers Push The Feeling On was later remixed by underground artists JCA and Rosabot and re-entered the U.S. Dance Chart, this time peaking at number 1. It has since received other successful remixes featuring people like Big Narstie and has become club classic, making his name synonymous with 90s dance music. Scottish TFX vocalist Mary Kiani who now lives in Australia and was engaged to John for nine years, told her followers of his passing: 'Just heard this morning that my first love John Reid died suddenly. 'We met in Glasgow but fell in love in London. He was recording is album with Roy Hay (Culture Club) for his new band This way up. 'My self and Danusia DanooshaZaremba were on tour and every night we met at athe Colombian 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.' And Susan Boyle's vocal coach and Red Hot Chilli Pipers singer Chris Judge, who also used to be in boybands, added: 'RIP John Reid, an incredible Scottish singer with so much soul most famous for his vocals in the Nightcrawlers hit push the feeling on '.. it's been sampled so many times Pitbull, the Friday song by Riton Mufasa & Hypeman etc he was also an extremely talented topline writer, who wrote A moment like this hit after hit for Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis, Westlife. '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.' He added: '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.
Metro
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
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' This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Liam Gallagher hits back after Oasis fans branded 'fat, drunk and rowdy' MORE: Hollywood child star Betsy Gay dies aged 96 MORE: 'Secret Glastonbury performers' celebrate UK number 1 album weeks before festival
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Chart-topping Scots DJ dies suddenly as devastated music stars pay tributes
TRIBUTES were paid to Nightcrawlers dance DJ John Reid who has died at the age of 61. Glasgow born producer DJ and vocalist Reid had a successful career as a songwriter having co-written Tina Turner's 1999 hit-single When the Heartache Is Over, songs for Rod Stewart and a UK chart-topping single for Westlife ('Unbreakable'). 2 2 The former Crookston Castle pupil also co-wrote Kelly Clarkson and Leona Lewis' hit 'A Moment Like This'. John who also worked with Simon Cowell and Ian Levine on Whenever You Need Someone' (Bad Boys Inc), and tracks for Eternal, Gemini, Claire Richards for 'My Heart Is Heading Home (This Christmas). His huge 90s hit with Nightcrawlers Push The Feeling On was later remixed by underground artists JCA and Rosabot and re-entered the U.S. Dance Chart, this time peaking at number 1. It has since received other successful remixes featuring people like Big Narstie and has become club classic, making his name synonymous with 90s dance music. TTF vocalist Mary Kiani, who now lives in Australia, and was engaged to John for nine years, told her followers of his passing: 'Just heard this morning that my first love John Reid died suddenly. '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'. 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.' Bell ringers pay tribute to tragic DJ Avicii as his family prepare to bring his body home And Susan Boyle's vocal coach and Red Hot Chilli Pipers singer Chris Judge, who also used to be in boybands, added: ' RIP John Reid, an incredible Scottish singer with so much soul most famous for his vocals in the Nightcrawlers hit push the feeling on .. it's been sampled so many times Pitbull, the Friday song by Riton Mufasa & Hypeman etc he was also an extremely talented topline writer, who wrote 'A moment like this' hit after hit for Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis, Westlife 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'' He added: ' 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.
