Respected Detroit DJ and producer Aaron-Carl returned to his home Monday evening to discover that he was dead. He had passed away earlier that morning, in a fatal car accident. Gathering at his home to mourn his passing, his friends used his instant messenger accounts to deliver the sad news to friends, fans and associates around the world.

Aaron-Carl, 1973-2006-

Aaron-Carl, who was in fact not dead and had spent the day collecting what remained of his car and dealing with insurance companies, was surprised to say the least when his inbox was filled with condolences, and his home with mourners:

They screamed, like they saw a ghost. I screamed, because my music was playing in the background, my pictures were all over the place, candles were lit…

In an e-mail clarifying certain details about his death, he had one final request:

To those who expressed love, respect and concern for me while I was “dead,” please continue to express these same feelings while I’m still ALIVE.

Alas, this week we have lost, and then regained, a vital force in electronic music. Goodbye and Hello Aaron-Carl. Live long and prosper, and rest in peace.