John Miles dead: Singer behind hit song 'Music' and BBC Proms legend dies aged 72

X Factor star Joe McElderry wrote: “Such sad news! Rest in Peace lovely John Miles!

“It was a pleasure to sing with you and have you play for me a few years back! A local legend! My thoughts and love go to all your family and friends.”

Within Tempation posted: “‘In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through..’ For a lot of us music is their first love..

“I’m so sad to hear of John Miles passing at only 72 years old. I’m proud to have had the honor to perform with him at @nightoftheproms.”

“In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through..”

For a lot of us music is their first love..

I’m so sad to hear of John Miles passing at only 72 years old. I’m proud to have had the honor to perform with him at

@nightoftheproms

(broadcasted by

@AVROTROS

/

@NPO2

and

@VRT

).

source: express.co.uk