Rave producer Ian Loveday has died from complications of a sudden attack of pneumonia.
The dance music pioneer released his music under a number of different names, amongst them Ian B, Ian Beta, Minimal Man and the Rio Rhythm Band, although it was probably as Eon that he became best known, releasing tracks via Vinyl Solution, Hooj Tunes and XL Recordings, amongst them the influential tracks 'Spice' and 'Basket Case'.
Considered an influential link between early techno and modern breakbeat, he was a favourite of John Peel, and recorded a number of sessions for his radio show. He is survived by his partner Jo Christophe, his parents and a sister.
A friend of Loveday has posted a fuller tribute on this blog here.