José Padilla (DJ)

José Padilla (1955 – 18 October 2020) was a Spanish disc jockey and producer of ambient music. He was best known for his work as DJ in the Café del Mar bar on the island of Ibiza.[1] He was born in Barcelona, Spain. His career began in 1978.

In July 2020, Padilla was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He died in Ibiza on 18 October 2020 from the disease, aged 64.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 302. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  2. ↑ Waddell, Lily (2020-10-19). "Legendary Ibiza DJ José Padilla dies aged 64 after battle with colon cancer". mirror. Retrieved 2020-10-19.