DJ and producer Robert Miles, creator of the massive 1995 trance hit Children, has died at the age of 47, it’s being reported.
Miles, whose real name was Roberto Concina, won a Brit Award in 1997, and Children is widely recognised as an era-defining electronic music anthem. His subsequent work was more experimental, and he also founded Open Lab, a radio station that broadcasted from Ibiza.
The precise cause of his death is unconfirmed, but it’s thought that Miles passed away following a short illness.
The dance music community has been paying tribute to Miles on social media; you can read a selection of the posts below.
Sad news... RIP #RobertMiles...May 10, 2017
#RIP Robert Miles. 'Children' was the first dance song I fell in love with in 1996. I will forever be grateful for your music, thank you.May 10, 2017
#RIP Robert Miles. 'Children' was the first dance song I fell in love with in 1996. I will forever be grateful for your music, thank you.May 10, 2017
RIP #RobertMiles - This guy was legend. Never had the chance to meet him but he was a big influence 😥May 10, 2017
Saluting a dance music icon who passed away. Thank you for the music. R.I.P Robert Miles #RIPRobertMiles #Children pic.twitter.com/MYMwvUKcwhMay 10, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of a true dance music legend #RobertMiles #trancefamily pic.twitter.com/2GE6pkUmoGMay 10, 2017
Oh wow, so sad to hear the news on Robert Miles.... I only played 'Children' 2 weeks ago on Sun:sets.... I wished I had written it. RIPMay 10, 2017
#RIP Robert Miles. Thank you for the inspiration, direction & courage! https://t.co/v0k2r2HufnMay 10, 2017
Sad to hear Robert Miles passing r.i.p thanks for the music 🙏#deconstruction#classichouse pic.twitter.com/f7xsvLTBF6May 10, 2017
R.I.P Robert Miles. Very sad news! https://t.co/AU3knJDeDVMay 10, 2017
