Cevin Fisher, Producer Behind Various Dance Club Songs No. 1s, Dead at 63
Fisher died on Oct. 29 after a brief battle with cancer.
Cevin Fisher, a celebrated house music producer, has passed away at the age of 63 after a brief struggle with cancer. This news was announced on Friday, October 30th, just three days following his 63rd birthday. In a statement, it was revealed that Fisher leaves behind a loving wife, four children—Stephanie, Cindi, Nikko, and Tiffany—as well as extended family and friends, in addition to a remarkable four-decade career in the house music industry and a global following.
Born Kevin Fisher in East Orange, New Jersey, Fisher's journey in the music world began at the tender age of 17 when he landed his first residency at New Jersey's Club Zanzibar. He is credited with producing two Dance Club Songs No. 1 hits: "The Freaks Come Out" in 1998 and "(You Got Me) Burnin' Up" in 1999. These songs collectively spent 25 weeks on the Dance Club Songs chart. Over the span of 1996 to 2001, Fisher had four additional Dance Club Songs entries, with "Keep It Coming" reaching No. 3 in 2001.
Fisher's career in the dance music scene spanned four decades. He was renowned for his remixes, including Chaka Khan's "Love You All My Lifetime" and Quincy Jones' "I'll Be Good to You." Following the guidance of influential producer Danny Tenaglia, Fisher transitioned into creating his own music, establishing himself as a significant figure in the global house music scene.
His work continued to resonate with audiences, even into the modern era, as evidenced by David Guetta's 2019 remix of "The Freaks Come Out," co-produced by Fisher under the alias Jack Back, which garnered nearly five million streams on Spotify.
Beyond his contributions to music, Fisher was a fitness enthusiast and personal trainer, with a particular passion for basketball. He was also an avid skier, relishing the challenging trails of the Jura Mountains near his home in France. Fisher is survived by his wife, Theresa, and his children Stephanie, Cindi, Nikko, and Tiffany, along with his stepsons Jose and Tomas, siblings Roslyn, Rene, Rodney, and Ronold, as well as his niece Nicole.
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