Fat Freddy’s Drop founder ‘Mu’, Chris Faiumu, has died

Chris Faiumu, the founder and frontman of the legendary New Zealand jazz and dub band Fat Freddy’s Drop, has passed away. His death marks the end of an era for a group that has left an indelible mark on the global music scene.

The seven-piece band was founded in 1999 through informal jam sessions between Faiumu and his future bandmates Dallas Tamaira and Toby Laing in Wellington. Over the years, Fat Freddy’s Drop became a household name, known for their fusion of jazz, dub, and electronic music.

The band has performed over 1,000 gigs, sold more than half a million albums, and amassed a loyal fanbase that affectionately refers to themselves as