Derry Brownson, the keyboardist associated with the British alternative rock band EMF, has died at age 55. Louder Sound reported that the band announced the death on August 14 and described Brownson as a friend and bandmate.

The report said BBC Gloucestershire had previously reported that Brownson was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had been receiving treatment. That medical detail is included as attributed reporting; it should not be expanded into a different cause or a more specific account without a new statement from his family or representatives.

Brownson was part of EMF’s original lineup, the Forest of Dean group best known for the 1990 hit Unbelievable. The song reached the top of the US singles chart and helped the band build an international audience during the early 1990s.

Event and music listings show the group remained connected to live performances during 2026. Those listings provide background on EMF’s work but do not replace the band’s own announcement about Brownson’s death.

Louder Sound also reported that EMF had been preparing a 35th-anniversary tour connected to the album Schubert Dip. Future dates and plans may change after the loss, so fans should rely on the band’s official channels for any statement about performances.

Sources: Louder Sound — https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/emf-keyboardist-derran-derry-brownson-dead-at-55; EMF official page — https://www.instagram.com/emftheband/