Danielle Moore, the lead singer and frontperson of the electronic group Crazy P, has passed away at the age of 52.
The band announced her passing on Instagram, stating that she died under “sudden and tragic circumstances” on August 30th.
In their statement, her bandmates expressed their disbelief and grief: “We are struggling to comprehend this news, and we know many of you will feel the same. Danielle brought so much into our lives, and we loved her deeply.
Our hearts are shattered. We need time to come to terms with this loss. Danielle’s life was fueled by love, compassion, community, and music.
She lived life to the fullest, and we will miss her deeply.” The cause of Moore’s death has not been disclosed.
Tributes to Moore have poured in from musicians like JD Twitch of Optimo, Róisín Murphy, and Sister Bliss. Twitch shared on X, “She was simply the best, the epitome of a beautiful human being.”
Crazy P, originally known as Crazy Penis, was formed by Chris Todd and Jim Baron in the mid-90s while they were at university in Nottingham.
The group was signed by Manchester label Paper Recordings. Moore joined the band in 2002 as part of its expansion, along with bassist Tim Davies and percussionist Mav Kendricks. Together, they released seven studio albums and several remix albums.
Growing up near Manchester, Moore began frequenting the Haçienda nightclub at 18. “I had my most formative dancefloor experiences there,” she shared with Disco Pogo last year. “I could dance freely and truly be myself.”
This spirit carried over into her role as the frontwoman of Crazy P, where Moore became renowned for her expressive vocals and dynamic stage presence.
“Performing is everything,” she once said in her live agency bio. “When I’m on stage, it feels like I’ve stepped into an alter ego, allowing me to embrace any mood. It’s incredibly empowering to detach from my slightly vulnerable self.”
Moore, who later lived in Manchester and Todmorden, West Yorkshire, reflected on how supporting Faithless in 2005/6 was a pivotal moment for the band.
She also expressed particular pride in their final album, 2019’s Age of the Ego, saying, “It’s probably the album I’m most proud of, lyrically speaking.”
The album featured Moore’s increasingly political lyrics, critiquing the worship of high-profile politicians and celebrities, and advocating for grassroots community efforts, public sector investment, and taxing billionaires and “those who have ravaged this country.”
In addition to her work with Crazy P, Moore was also a sought-after solo DJ. Speaking to Disco Pogo last year, she said, “I sometimes face the perception that I’m not ‘steady’ or ‘settled’.
I’ve encountered more than a few skeptical looks. But I know how fortunate I am. Would I trade the travels, memories, and music for anything else? Absolutely not!”
