Daniel Hall, founding member of Australian rock band Taxiride, dies aged 48

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Australian musician Daniel Hall, best known as a founding member of rock band Taxiride, has died aged 48. Hall died “unexpectedly” at home in the early hours of Friday, his…

Australian musician Daniel Hall, best known as a founding member of rock band Taxiride, has died aged 48.

Hall died “unexpectedly” at home in the early hours of Friday, his long-term partner Jess announced on his social media pages.

“I am completely devastated. Your prayers and kind messages are appreciated,” she wrote.

His Taxiride bandmates also paid tribute to Hall, describing him as their “youngest brother in arms”.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of our youngest brother in arms, Daniel James Hall,” the band wrote.

“We shared some amazing experiences and his departure doesn’t seem real.

Fellow founding member Jason Singh said he was “absolutely shattered” by the news.

“RIP my brother Dan Hall. Forever in my soul,” he wrote on social media.

“We are saddened by Dan’s passing. He was an extremely talented human and his place in music leaves a big hole,” the band wrote.

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