After a valiant cancer battle, WGCI/Chicago Mix Show Talent DJ Timbuck2 has passed away at the age of 34. He was heard weekdays on WGCI for the 5 pm mix, and has been working there since 2004.
About the loss of DJ Timbuck2, WGCI Program Director Derrick Brown stated:
Timbuck2 was a premier turntable technician. His creativity and ear for music was unparalleled. Tim loved Chicago and was an ambassador around the world for our music. He leaves a huge void that will be extremely difficult to fill.
Several artists took to social media to express their condolences and appreciation for DJ Timbuck2:
THANK YOU Tim, for creating Go Ill Radio and giving local artists, like me, their FIRST INTERVIEW ON @WGCI RIP💯👼🏽 https://t.co/uoqZ9cWDpY
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) December 19, 2015
rest well my brother @DJTIMBUCK2
— one love (@VicMensa) December 19, 2015
🙏🏽🙏🏽rest well my bro. always an amazing friend and an amazing talent. https://t.co/CR5j0uZ3QR
— DJ DRAMA (@DJDRAMA) December 19, 2015
RIP @DJTIMBUCK2. Gave me my first radio play and believed when no one else did. True Chicago Legend. We will miss You.
— Rockie Fresh (@rockiefresh) December 19, 2015
Salute to DJ Timbuck2 on a life well-lived, and sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues from The Talent Report.
John E. Kage Heads South For New PD Gig
Donnie Simpson’s Show Launches Nationwide
Jay Pharoah Talks To Tino Cochino On Twitch [INTERVIEW]
“Kingdom Business” Premiere [SLIDESHOW]
