Trance pioneer Robert Miles dead at 47

Los Angeles May 10 (IANS) DJ Robert Miles famous for his 1990s hit single Children is dead. He was 47.

Miles whose real name is Robert Concina died of an undisclosed illness reports dailymail.co.uk.

The tragic news of the death of a very talented artist of our time makes me incredulous and upset said Miles s longtime friend Joe T Vannelli.

I will miss the fights brawls criticism judgements but especially your talent in finding sounds and melodies unparalleled Vannelli added.

Miles topped the charts in at least 12 countries with his dance track Children released in 1995.

After releasing Children and a few other successful hits Miles focused more on producing and launched the Open Lab Balearic radio station.

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