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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.
