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Born on November 3, 1969 in Fleurier, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Robert Miles was a disc jockey, composer and record producer. Death is recorded on May 9, 2017, at the age of 47. Listed accolades include BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act (1997) and World Music Awards (1997).
My Take
Robert Miles fascinates me because he rode the mid-90s rave wave but chose melancholy over euphoria. "Children" wasn't just a hit; it carved out the whole "dream house" lane, proving that a single piano motif could move five million people. Born in Switzerland to Italian roots, he carried a quietly cosmopolitan sensibility that set him apart from the era's harder dance acts. His 1997 World Music Award felt earned rather than hyped. Losing him at 47 in 2017 was a genuine blow, yet that haunting melody keeps surfacing in my head whenever the room goes quiet. A real artist, not just a chart machine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Miles
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・マイルズ
- Reading
- ろばーと・まいるず
- Born
- November 3, 1969 – May 9, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Fleurier, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
- Occupation
- disc jockey / composer / record producer / recording artist / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1997 BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act
- 1997 World Music Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Miles born?
Born November 3, 1969.
When did Robert Miles die?
Died May 9, 2017, aged 47.
Where was Robert Miles from?
Robert Miles was from Fleurier, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
What did Robert Miles do?
Robert Miles worked as disc jockey, composer, record producer, recording artist, musician.
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