Just heard the news: #AlanRankine passed on January 3rd. He was the inventive multi-instrumentalist and composer behind the eccentric voice of Billy Mackenzie in #TheAssociates. He went on to work with a long list of UK indie legends including Paul Haig, Cocteau Twins, and the Pale Fountains. One of Scotland's finest. 🎶 🙏 😢 #Music #PostPunk #NewWave https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jan/05/alan-rankine-obituary