One half of the electro-house duo Bingo Players β Paul Baumer β passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. It had been five months since he had announced his cancer diagnosis. Maarten Hoogstraten, his band-mate, broke this unfortunate news to their fans on their Facebook page. He also announced that all the upcoming shows for the rest of the year have been scrapped.
Needless to say, the dance music industry is deeply saddened by this news and is meanwhile mourning his deathβ¦
#paulbaumer was such a great guy when we first met at WMC & again on our @IDENTITYfest tour. Prayers to his family & Maarten @bingo_players
β COLE PLANTE (@coleplante) December 19, 2013
Paul Baumer, half of Bingo Players. A big influence on myself & the entire dance music community, your loss will be felt all amongst us
β REVOLVR (@Revolvr) December 19, 2013
Shared so many memories with @bingo_players all around the world over the past 3 years. My love goes out to their family fronds and fans
β SKREEEELAAXXZZXX (@Skrillex) December 19, 2013
@bingo_players Really shocked and saddened by the news, all my love and respect
β Madeon (@madeon) December 18, 2013
We are so sad to hear about Paul @bingo_players. We will always remember the times we had with you!
β Gabriel & Dresden (@GabrielNDresden) December 18, 2013
RIP Paul of @bingo_players – “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell
β Morgan Page (@morganpage) December 18, 2013
Wow… This can not be true…. #RIPPAUL from @bingo_players… Take care of yourself people.. Because tomorrow is never promised…. π
β CARNAGE (@djcarnage) December 18, 2013
So sad to hear about Paul from Bingo Players passing away. He was such a nice and genuine person. Only⦠http://t.co/CtLDF3877I
β Dada Life (@dadalife) December 18, 2013
Paul of @bingo_players passed away ! I worked with him in NYC. I remember his energy and desire to have fun. life is unfair RIP Paul
β Benny Benassi (@BennyBenassi) December 18, 2013
Much respect for @bingo_players . Love their music. The world has lost a hugely creative voice. Love to Maarten, + Paul’s family.
β Kaskade (@kaskade) December 18, 2013
really saddened to hear about the loss of a wonderful human. honored to have known him. rest in peace paul. #paulbaumer @bingo_players
β Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) December 18, 2013
That can’t be true…All my prayers with Paul and his family @bingo_players
β Arty (@arty_music) December 18, 2013
Very sad news about Paul from @bingo_players. I never met him but I played virtually all of their tracks. RIP. http://t.co/iwIhDGo5RO
β Gareth Emery (@garethemery) December 18, 2013
Β R.I.P.