Simeon Coxe, co-founder of the pioneering 1960s experimental electronic band Silver Apples, has died aged 82, the Quietus reports. The duo was active in a short period of time, 1967–1970, releasing two highly influential albums in that period. Bands including Stereolab, Spiritualized and Portishead have cited the group as an influence. Silver Apples also found common ground with Jimi Hendrix, with whom they jammed on 'Star Spangled Banner' in the studio prior to the guitarist’s legendary Woodstock appearance in 1969. The group reunited twice - 1996–1999, and 2006–2016, releasing equally innovative albums. Alexis Petridis wrote a lovely obituary to the guy who "never actually learned to play a keyboard".

At the start of 1969, Silver Apples had the world at their feet. The New York duo of Simeon Coxe and Danny Taylor had released a pioneering debut album, collaborated with Jimi Hendrix and played Central Park to tens of thousands of people. Their second LP was due imminently. Yet weeks later, the album was […]