Australian band Taxiride have shared a tear-jerking tribute to their guitarist, Daniel Hall, who has sadly died ‘unexpectedly’ aged just 48
Taxiride star, Daniel Hall, has tragically died aged 48.
The much-loved guitarist’s Aussie band announced the news in a heartbreaking tribute, posting: “It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of our youngest brother in arms, Daniel James Hall.
“We shared some amazing experiences and his departure doesn’t seem real. Rest In Peace Dan.”
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Revealing she was “devastated” by his unexpected death, Daniel’s girlfriend said: “As you may have already heard, Dan Hall passed away unexpectedly here at home in the early hours of Friday, November 13.
“I am completely devastated. Your prayers and kind messages are appreciated. Love, Jess.” Meanwhile, Taxiride co-founder Jason Singh said he was “absolutely shattered” by the death of Daniel.
He posted: “RIP my brother Dan Hall. Forever in my soul.” Daniel, who was born in Melbourne and co-founded Taxiride, played guitar and piano on the band’s 1999 double platinum album, Imaginate, which topped the Australian albums chart.
In 1999, Imaginate was nominated for Highest Selling Album at the ARIA Awards. The same year Taxiride won the Breakthrough Artist – Single Category a the Australian music awards for their debut song Get Set.
The single became a huge hit across the pond after it was featured in the Reese Witherspoon movie Election. Taxiride are also known for hits, including Get Set, Everywhere You Go, Can You Feel and Nothing In This World.
Daniel left the band in 2001 to begin a solo career, but returned years later. He provided vocals for Don’t Look Back, which was used on the TV soap opera Neighbours.
In 2004, he formed Airway Lanes, whose debut album, In Vino Veritas’ lead single, Don’t Let Go, was chosen as iTunes’ ‘Single of the Week’ in 2008.
He collaborated with his former Taxiride bandmates to co-write a track for their third album, Axiomatic. Prior to Taxiride’s release of their live acoustic album, Electrophobia in September 2006, Daniel reconnected with its band members to co-write more songs.
At the time of his death the band were still performing with a show scheduled for Albion Park, New South Wales, in less than a month.
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