"Sad news today: Max Eider, who played in The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy and was also a solo artist, has died. News came via the official Jazz Butcher Facebook account, though no details were shared. Real name Peter Millson, Max put the "jazz" in The Jazz Butcher in the 1980s with his fluid style that was indebted to Wes Montgomery and other greats."
"He sang lead on a few JBC tunes, like the fan-favorite "Drink," and his 1987 solo debut, The Best Kisser in the World, is a cult classic. Max also played on records by David J and more. Eider reunited with The Jazz Butcher's Pat Fish in the late '90s and they played together regularly up until Fish's death in 2021, and Eider appeared on Fish's posthumous album The Highest in the Land. He continued to release solo records, most recently 2024's All Shall Be Well EP."
Max Eider, real name Peter Millson, has died. He played guitar in The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy and pursued a solo career. His fluid guitar style in the 1980s was indebted to Wes Montgomery and other greats. He sang lead on a few JBC tunes, including the fan-favorite "Drink." His 1987 solo debut, The Best Kisser in the World, is regarded as a cult classic. He played on records by David J and others. Eider reunited with Pat Fish in the late 1990s and performed regularly until Fish's death in 2021. He appeared on Fish's posthumous album The Highest in the Land and released the 2024 All Shall Be Well EP. The official Jazz Butcher Facebook account announced his death without providing details.
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