Kavinsky Dies French DJ Whose Nightcall Track Opened Nicolas Winding Refns Drive Was 50
News Source : Deadline
News Summary
- Kavinsky was a key figure in the French Touch electro music scene alongside Daft Punk.
- He achieved worldwide fame with his 2010 track “Nightcall’ after Winding Refn used it for his 2011 film Drive.
- Kavinsky’s recent musical engagements include performing at the Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paris 2024 Paralympics.
- He had been scheduled to perform at events in France, Mexico and Los Angeles in the coming months.
- He performed at the main Olympic Games closing Ceremony.
French DJ Kavinsky, who was best known internationally for his Nightcall track which opened Nicolas Winding Refns 2011 film Drive, has died at the age of 50.
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