The Swiss-Italian DJ and producer rose to prominence in the 90s for the number one hit Children
DJ Mag Italia reported today (10 May) that Robert Concina – better known as Robert Miles – passed away this morning due to a mystery illness.
The Italian native was widely celebrated for his iconic dance track Children in the 90s, which topped the charts in over 12 countries. His debut album Dreamland, released in June 1996, went platinum in Europe. In 1997, the producer won the Brit Award for best international breakthrough act.
He later withdrew from the limelight, releasing a number of more low-key albums such as 2001’s Organik and 2004’s Miles_Gurtu. He also founded Open Lab – a Balearic radio station with a more experimental sound.
His friend and colleague Joe T Vannelli has paid tribute to the artist. “The tragic news of the death of a very talented artist of our time, makes me incredulous and upset,” Vannelli said. “I will miss the fights, brawls, criticism, judgements but especially your talent in finding sounds and melodies unparalleled.”
More tributes have since followed, with messages posted from DJ Pete Tong and Boy George. Read the tributes below.
Sad to hear Robert Miles passing r.i.p thanks for the music 🙏#deconstruction#classichouse pic.twitter.com/f7xsvLTBF6
— Pete Tong mbe (@petetong) May 10, 2017
R.I.P Robert Miles. Very sad news! https://t.co/AU3knJDeDV
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) May 10, 2017
RIP Robert Miles. You blessed the World with your Melodies. #Children
— Tritonal (@Tritonal) May 10, 2017
Shocking news about the passing of Robert Miles. #Children will forever be in the lexicon of dance music. RIP
— Sharam (@DJSHARAM) May 10, 2017
Just found out Robert Miles passed away. He was a hero of mine and Children is still one of the greatest tracks of all time. #RIPRobertMiles
— Timmy 🎺 (@timmytrumpet) May 10, 2017
#RIP Robert Miles. Thank you for the inspiration, direction & courage! https://t.co/v0k2r2Hufn
— Darude (@Darudevil) May 10, 2017
Another legend is gone.
R.I.P. Robert Miles pic.twitter.com/TYLylbFl7j— Giuseppe Ottaviani (@GOttaviani) May 10, 2017
Sad news… RIP #RobertMiles…
— Ferry Corsten (@FerryCorsten) May 10, 2017