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Eon

Real Name:Ian David Loveday
Profile:Date of Birth: September 22, 1954 – Date of Death: June 17, 2009

Legendary ‘rave’ producer Eon, a.k.a. Ian Loveday, passed away Wednesday, June 17, from complications with pneumonia. He was one of the first producers to gain popularity amongst the late-80s/early-90s rave scene with hits like “Spice” and “Fear the Mind Killer”, the sound being a link between early techno and modern breakbeat.

As Eon, his tracks made their way to early 90s pirate radio stations in London, and then out on vinyl through small labels like BAAD and Vinyl Solution. He would release his most well-known tracks on the seminal album, ‘Void Dweller’ in 1992 at the height of the spread of modern dance music in the US. ‘Void Dweller’, with the hit ‘Spice’ owing its recognizable hook to a sample from David Lynch’s movie “Dune”, was one of the first major label releases, on Columbia, for producers in the burgeoning rave scene.

His work saw release on numerous labels over the years, including Hooj Toons and XL Recordings. In ‘93 he teamed up with fellow British acid pioneer Peter ‘Baby’ Ford, producing many classic tracks including ‘Dead Eye’ which would eventually be released as a single on Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 label. Loveday would go on to release under his Minimal Man moniker up until just before his death.

Eon performed live at Fabric and on Radio One over the years, and worked with producers like Mark Moore (S’Express) and Marcus J Knight. Most recently, he had been busy in the studio with long time collaborator Baby Ford on some new projects.
URLs:http://www.ianloveday.com
http://www.myspace.com/eonianloveday
http://www.phinnweb.org/jsk/eon/
http://www.thedailyswarm.com/swarm/eon-rip/
Aliases:Ian B, Ian Loveday, Papal Magnet, R. Rash, Rio Rhythm Band, Tan-Ru
Name Variations: All | Eon | Eøn
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Releases:
Light Color Sound (12")   Vinyl Solution 1988
Infinity ◄ (2 versions)   Vinyl Solution ... 1989
Inner Mind (Single) ◄ (5 versions)   Vinyl Solution 1990
Spice (12")   Vinyl Solution 1990
Fear : The Mindkiller (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Vinyl Solution 1991
Basket Case (Maxi) ◄ (5 versions)   Vinyl Solution ... 1992
Void Dweller (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   Vinyl Solution ... 1992
What Is Music (Maxi) ◄ (4 versions)   Vinyl Solution ... 1992
Worlds Beyond ◄ (2 versions)   Vinyl Solution 1993
A Kind Of Living (12")   Vinyl Solution 1994
Cybertone EP (2x12", Promo, EP)   Vinyl Solution 1994
Wave Angel (12")   Electron Industries 1995
D:Delta (12")   PAL SL 1996
Phaze Test ◄ (2 versions)   Electron Industries 1996
Absorbed / GM Sukka ◄ (2 versions)   Longhaul 2001
Sum Of Parts (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   Longhaul 2002
Tantalus V5 (12")   Longhaul 2002
Magazines Will Kill You (12")   Umami 2005
Trash The Can / BangBang (12")   Umami 2005
Dead Eye / Amenity (12")   Plus 8 Records Ltd. 2006
Component X EP (12", EP)   [k]rack-troni[k] 2007
Remixes:
Help (12") Help (Eon's Black Wido... Vinyl Solution 1991
House Party I - The Ultimate Megamix (Comp) ◄ (6 versions) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... Arcade España (Spain) ... 1991
Order To The Galaxy Vol. 1 (CD, Comp) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... Torso 1991
Such A Feeling (Maxi) ◄ (6 versions) Raise Me (Eon's Ascen... Torso ... 1991
Bizarre Inc. Sampler (CD, Maxi, Promo) X-Static (Eon Remix) Vinyl Solution 1992
Energique (Album) ◄ (3 versions) Raise Me (Ascension Mi... Flying International ... 1992
Fetish (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions) Fetish (Eons Alternati... Flying International ... 1992
Communication Breakdown (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Gut Records (2) 1993
Rave Master Mixers - 1 + 2 (2xCD, Mixed) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... Fairway Record 1993
Welcome To The Future (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... One Little Indian 1993
DJ Djul'z Techno Mix (CD, Mixed) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... Fairway Record 1994
Let The Fun Begin (12") Let The Fun Begin (Eon... Splish 1994
Rave Action 2 (CD) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... Phonogram 1994
Little Britain (Maxi, Single) ◄ (3 versions) Little Britain (Eon Mix) Virgin 1995
Miracle (CD, Maxi) Miracle (Eon's D.Line ... Omnisonus 1995
In The Mix 96 (2xCD, Mixed) Little Britain (Eon Mix) Virgin 1996
One Half Of A Whole Decade - Five Years At Ministry Of Sound (3xCD, Mixed, Comp + Box) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... Ministry Of Sound 1996
Omnisonus · 3 Years Of Techno Explorations (2xCD) Miracle (Eon's D.Line ... Omnisonus 1997
Pinero (12") Pinero - Marcus J Knig... Love Is War Music 2008
Stupid Little Girls (12") Stupid Little Girls (E... Kitsuné Music 2008
Hart Plaza ◄ (2 versions) Hart Plaza (Minimal M... Pariter 2009
Make Your Own Sunshine (12") Make Your Own Sunshine... PAL SL 2009
Production:
Energique (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Dangerous Women Vinyl Solution ... 1992
Fetish (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)   Insumision ... 1992
Treatment Feel (12", Promo)   Vinyl Classics 2001
Love Is War (12")   Kingsize 2004
DE9 | Transitions (DVD-V, Comp, Mixed, NTSC + CD, Comp, Mixed) Dead Eye, Dead Eye NovaMute 2005
Double House Vol. 7 (CD, Mixed) Love Is War (Dance Cit... OXA 2005
Mashed Two (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Love Is War Ministry Of Sound (Australia) 2005
Planet 69 (12")   Adrift Records 2006
Secret Sunday Lover (12")   Love Is War Music 2007
Co-production:
Fetish (CD, Maxi) Fetish (Mainmix), Feti... Insumision 1992
Mix:
BFORD 9 (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Fetish Sire Records Company ... 1992
Energique (Album) ◄ (9 versions) Raise Me (Ascension Mi... Columbia ... 1992
Fetish (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)   Insumision ... 1992
DJ Mixes:
Technoir (CD, Comp, Mixed)   Ifach 1998
Appears On:
BFORD 9 (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Fetish Insumision 1992
Energique (CD) Raise Me (Ascension Mi... Flying International 1992
Fetish (12") Fetish (Mainmix), Feti... Flying International 1992
Rave Mission Vol. II - Entering Lightspeed (2xCD, Dig) Treatment Feel Sub Terranean 1994
Trancemaster 8 - Dream Structures (2xCD, Comp) Treatment Feel Vision Soundcarriers 1994
Treatment Feel (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Vinyl Solution 1994
Coyote Flux (12")   Trelik 1995
Energy Rave Vol. 2 (2xCD, Comp) Treatment Feel (Part One) MMS 1995
The Kudos Digest: Issue B (Is For Broccoli) (CD, Album) Coyote Flux (Hand Shake) Kudos 1995
DJ-Kicks (CD) Dead Eye Studio !K7 1996
X-Mix: The Electronic Storm (CD, Comp, Mixed) Coyote Flux Studio !K7 1996
Mindcontrol Vol. 1 (2xCD, Comp + CD, Comp, Mixed) Treatment Feel Push, Push, PIAS Germany 1997
Technoir (CD, Comp, Mixed)   Ifach 1998
Decks, EFX & 909 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Dead Eye M_nus ... 1999
Rare & Funky Vol. 1 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Assembly Frisbee Tracks 1999
The Healing EP (EP) ◄ (2 versions) Tea Party Klang Elektronik 2000
Basking In The Brakelights (CD, Album)   Force Inc. Music Works 2003
Chicken Store ◄ (2 versions)   Perlon 2004
Don't Say You Love Me (Maxi, Single) ◄ (4 versions) Don't Say You Love Me ... Mute Records Ltd. ... 2005
Electric Pop 4 (12") Trash The Can (Trash M... MOFA Schallplatten 2005
Inthemix.05 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp, Dig) Trash The Can (King Ro... Tinted Records 2005
Plastic Smile (12")   Sender Records 2005
Tracks Appear On:
Head To Head (Kickin Music vs. Vinyl Solution) (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Innermind (Club Mix) Kickin Records ... 1990
Art Of Compilation CD 6 (CD, Promo) Spice (World Dominatio... Art Of Mix 1991
Art Of Compilation CD 8 (CD, Comp, Promo) Fear: The Mindkiller (... Art Of Mix 1991
December 91 - One (12") Fear The Mindkiller DMC 1991
Groovy Ghetto (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Fear: Mind Killer Arcade Records (UK) Ltd 1991
M1 ◄ (2 versions) Spice M (2) 1991
Music Factory Mastermix - Issue 54 (2x12") Spice Music Factory 1991
Precision Four (12", Promo, Cle) Fear: The Mindkiller (... Art Of Mix 1991
Rhythm Stick 2-8 (2x12", Comp, Promo) Spice (Dutch Spice Edit) Rhythm Stick 1991
Rhythm Stick 3-3 (2x12", Comp, Promo) Fear: The Mindkiller Rhythm Stick 1991
Rhythm Stick RS CD 03 (CD) Spice (Dutch Spice Edit) Rhythm Stick 1991
Vinyl Solution Volume 1 - Demented Spirit (CD, Comp) Spice Quattro 1991
Precision Two (12", Promo) Spice (World Dominatio... Art Of Mix 1992
Roadkill! 1.03 (CD) Basket Case (Digital Mix) Hot Tracks 1992
Seismic Sound Nine (2x12") Basket Case (Digital M... Razormaid Records 1992
Storm Compilation Vol. 1 (CD) Fear: The Mindkiller, ... E:Motion 1992
The Techno-House Creators Storm Compilation Vol. 1 (CD, Comp) Fear: The Mindkiller, ... Vinyl Solution 1992
Vinyl Solution Sampler (CD) Inner Mind (Deep Thoug... Columbia 1992
Aural Ecstasy - The Best Of Techno (CD, Comp) Basket Case Relativity 1993
Welcome To The Future (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Spice (Juan Atkins Hi ... One Little Indian 1993
DJ's Master Mix Vol. 13 & 14 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) A Kind Of Living Javelin Ltd 1995
In The Mix Volume 1 (CD, Mixed, Comp) Wave Angel EMI Electrola 1995
Techno Nights Ambient Dawn (2xCD) Spice EMI Records, EMI Records 1995
Electrophunk Two (CD) Phase Test (30 Beat Cy... Adrenalin Records 1997
La Rocca Classics (CD, Comp) Spice (Original Mix Wi... Big Time International 1997
Seismic Sound Box Set (8xCD, Comp) Basket Case(Razormaid!... Razormaid! 1997
Technoir (CD, Comp, Mixed) Dead Eye V.1 Ifach 1998
Decks, EFX & 909 (Comp) ◄ (8 versions) Dead Eye M_nus ... 1999
Ifach Records Twenty ◄ (2 versions) Ramadance Ifach 1999
The History Of Techno Part 5 ◄ (2 versions) The Spice Must Flow (O... Big Time International 1999
#20 (Cass, Comp, Mix) E=MC2 Not On Label 2000
Attica - Actividad Constante (2xCD, Mixed + CD, Comp) Infinity Energy Network 2000
Straight Up Detroit Shit Volume 4 (CD) Short Dick Man / I Wan... Electrofunk Records 2000
World Domination I (2xCD) Kick Tha Bass Underground Construction 2000
Back To Mine (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Spice (J. Saul Kane Ve... DMC Publishing ... 2002
Beatz Clash Volume 1 - Radioactive Man vs. Transparent Sound (2xCD) Absorbed Longhaul 2002
Breakbeat Massive (CD, Mixed, Comp) Absorbed Moonshine Music 2002
Modes of Communication 2 - Electronica (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Tantalus Eukatech 2002
Technosis 3 (CD, Comp) Tantalus (v.5) Technosis 2002
The Bedroom Sessions (CD) Basket Case Mixmag 2002
DE9 | Transitions (Comp) ◄ (4 versions) Dead Eye, Dead Eye NovaMute ... 2005
Diamond Grills (CD, Promo) Spice Diamond Grills 2005
Electric Pop 4 (2xCD) Trash The Can (Trash M... MOFA Schallplatten 2005
Electric Pop 4 (12") Trash The Can (Trash M... MOFA Schallplatten 2005
Inthemix.05 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp, Dig) Trash The Can (King Ro... Tinted Records 2005
DE9 | Combined (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Dead Eye Third Ear (2) 2006
Lost Within The Fog & Strobe (CDr) Infinity Panama Racing 2006
Omega (CD, Mixed) Ramadance v2 Horizon (Japan) 2006
Illusion In The Lost Lake Of Tragedy... (CDr, Ltd) Untitled, Untitled, Un... Frozen Crypt Rex 2008
We Call It Techno! (DVD, PAL, DVD) Spice Sense Music 2008
Beyond The Sun (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Spice (Lo Power Mix) Dance Arena Productions (DAP)  
San Francisco Project 4 - Weed Wacker (Cass, Mixed, Bla) World's Beyond Not On Label  
Seismic Sound Seven (CD, Comp) Basket Case (Razormaid... Razormaid Records  
Transfusion Volume 2 (12", Comp) Spice Not On Label  
Unofficial Releases:
Untitled (12", W/Lbl) Raise Me (Eon's Ascens... Not On Label 2002
Back To Basics Mix-CD Vol. VII (CDr, Mixed, Ltd, Promo) Infinity (MTR 12 Mix) Back To Basics (2) 2008
The Brain Eaters Volume One: British Psychedelic Rave 1989 ~ 92 (CD, Comp, Ltd) Spice, Electromagnetic... Secret Psychedelic Society 2008
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