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808 State member jailed for selling crack and heroin | Musique Non Stop

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Friday, January 9, 2015

808 State member jailed for selling crack and heroin

Darren Partington, who has been in the band since 1989, turned to dealing after running into trouble over an unpaid debt


A DJ from Manchester dance pioneers 808 State has been jailed after being found guilty of selling crack cocaine and heroin.


Darren Partington has been a member of the acid house group since 1989, but ran into financial difficulties regarding his recreational drug use. According to texts found on the musician’s phone, he had been receiving threats from his dealer over an unpaid £300 debt.


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by Tim Jonze via Electronic music | The Guardian

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