No one knew trance better than Goa Gil

Rohan Fernandes

DEEP LOSS

Goa Gil the pioneer of psytrance, who rocked all the rave parties in between the 70s and 90s, is no more.

Goa|Psytrance|Gilbert|Forever in our hearts | Photo: Wikipedia

DEATH NOT THE END

Goa Gil, whose real name was Gilbert Levey, breathed his last on October 26, 2023, after battling cancer at the age of 72.

Goa|Psytrance|Gilbert|RIP | Photo: Goa Gil facebook page

LEGENDS NEVER DIE

Goa Gil, who was born on October 11, 1951, grew up in California.

Goa|Psytrance|Gilbert|Legend | Photo: Goa Gil facebook page

RARE GEM

His death has left a void in the trance world and Goa – his second home – is reliving the good memories his music has left.

Goa|Psytrance|Gilbert|Legend | Photo: Goa Gil facebook page

LASTING LEGACY

Gil was known to play non-stop for 24 hours and on a few occasions 48 hours during the days when there were no music restrictions in Goa.

Goa|Psytrance|Gilbert|Rave parties

LET THE MUSIC PLAY

He pioneered Goa trance, a form of music which started around early 1990s and spread through the world.

Goa|Psytrance|Gilbert|Gone, but not forgotten | Photo: Trancecentral

BOOM BABA

Goa Gil was also interviewed for the movie, Last Hippie Standing, which showcased the hippie era of the 60s and 70s.

Goa|Psytrance|Gilbert|Always loved | Photo: Marcus Robbin

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