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Max Eider: Music's Cynical Romantic Dies at 66
6 Mar
Summary
- Peter Millson, known as Max Eider, died aged 66 due to deteriorating health.
- He co-founded the influential Indie-pop band The Jazz Butcher, active for 40 years.
- Millson also worked as a television writer and editor for BBC and Channel 4.
Peter Millson, who performed under the nom de plume Max Eider, died aged 66 after a severe health deterioration. He was a singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as a co-founder of the Indie-pop band The Jazz Butcher.
Formed in 1982 with Pat Fish, The Jazz Butcher maintained an on-off presence for four decades, releasing albums like 'A Scandal in Bohemia' and touring extensively. Millson's solo work showcased his distinctive jazz-influenced chords and introspective lyrics.
Millson pursued a parallel career in television as a writer and editor for organizations including the BBC and Channel 4. He relocated to Northumberland in 2007, finding inspiration in the coastal landscape for his later recordings.
Despite lifelong struggles with ankylosing spondylitis, Millson lived with fortitude and dignity. He is remembered for his kindness and volunteer work at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Berwick. He is survived by his partner, Yasmeen Zafar, and his sister Ann.
