TOUCHING tributes have been paid from the Massive Attack trio after a group member died. 

Guitarist Angelo Bruschini has died, confirmed in a post by the group on social media. 

Angelo joined the group in 1995 as a touring member. 

The group's tribute to Angelo read: "RIP Angelo - a singularly brilliant and eccentric talent.

"Impossible to quantify your contribution to the Massive Attack canon.

"How lucky we were to share such a life together."

Massive Attack are an English trip hop collective, founded in Bristol in 1988.

The band - which has released five albums - have sold more than 13 million copies worldwide. 

They are also known for the activism, including teaming up with Forest Green Rovers and chair Dale Vince over various environmental initiatives.