Sudden death of Classic radio star, 57
RIPThe sudden death has been announced of Jamie Crick, an early broadcaster on Classic FM who moved on to Jazz FM and Scala Radio.
His company bio reads: Jamie joined Bauer Media UK’s Jazz FM in 2014, first as a guest presenter and then taking on the Jazz FM Breakfast show. He then moved to the Afternoon Drive slot in 2016 where he has remained at home, regularly presenting the station’s most listened to slot.
He was also a presenter on Jazz FM’s sister station Scala Radio which he joined at launch in 2019 and where he hosted a programme celebrating his second love – the music of musicals, a station of which called Encore Radio that he co-founded and launched in 2018. Prior to his time at Jazz FM, Jamie was known for his 20-year stint on Classic FM from 1994.
Elsewhere, Jamie has been instrumental in the UK Pride community over the years having organised many pride events and was Creative Director of the UK’s first radio station for the LGBT+ Gaydar Radio.
Sad news!
Jamie was a lover of all kinds of music — jazz, classical, Broadway, even early rock — and all kinds of people! He will be sorely missed! Another “legend” in his 50s taken way too soon! RIP, “Skizmo”!
This is a serious loss for radio broadcasting. Jamie was a brilliant and informed voice on Classic FM & Scala of late. His years in the original production of Evita in London’s West End was not wasted in his tales and deep knowledge of musicals.
RIP Jamie – you’ll be missed by millions & condolences to his partner and family
A lovely & charming man- I spent a week with him 20 years back in the studio at Classic FM on work experience. Far too young to go- RIP Jamie.