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Bev Lyons

Tragic pop singer Darius was ready to release a new album says close friend

New recordings by tragic pop star Darius have been uncovered – and could get him back in the charts. His pal, Scots singer and actress Erin Gavin, wants to record one of Darius’ unpublished demos as a tribute to him.

Darius, 41, was found unresponsive in his flat in Rochester, Minnesota, US, on August 11. A probe into his is death is ongoing. Erin revealed that he recorded at least seven songs for a new album in the years before he died.

The recordings were sent to her by record company bosses in the hope the pair could collaborate on the songs. Erin, who found fame as a Marilyn Monroe tribute act but also performs as a solo singer, said: “Seven songs recorded by Darius were sent to me by my label in the UK prior to lockdown.

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