Taxiride co-founder and ARIA winner Daniel Hall dies aged 48

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:43 · Archive

Daniel Hall, co-founder of Australian rock band Taxiride and ARIA award winner, has died aged 48. He passed away unexpectedly at home in the early hours of Friday, 13 November. The Melbourne-bred band announced the news in a social media post, saying they shared 'amazing experiences' with him.

Hall co-founded Taxiride in the mid-1990s alongside Tim Watson, Tim Wild and Jason Singh. The group secured a contract with Warner Music Group Australia following a demo at Melbourne's Secret Sound Studios. Their debut album, Imaginate, reached number one on the ARIA Albums chart in 1999. Hall left the band in 2001 but returned some years later. At the time of his death, Taxiride were still performing shows across Australia, with a gig scheduled for Albion Park on 5 December.

Co-founder Jason Singh said he was 'absolutely shattered' by Hall's death. Hall's girlfriend Jess described herself as 'completely devastated'. Singer-songwriter Peta Evans-Taylor said she was 'deeply saddened' by his passing, describing him as 'one of the most talented songwriters, vocalists, and musicians'.

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• Taxiride co-founder, ARIA winner Daniel Hall dies ‘unexpectedly’An Australian music legend and ARIA award winner has died unexpectedly.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 05:20
• Taxiride co-founder, ARIA winner Daniel Hall dies ‘unexpectedly’An Australian music legend and ARIA award winner has died unexpectedly.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 05:20

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