Prominent Sydney DJ Paul Holden has tragically and suddenly passed away after taking a serious fall.
As Fairfax reports, the seminal rave producer died in his Sydney home following the accident yesterday.
Holden was considered one of the biggest DJ's in the country in the '80s and '90s and had a massive influence on dance music throughout the years.
After kicking off his DJ career in 1980, Holden went on to perform at a number of major Australian events including Big Day Out, as well as numerous Mardi Gras events.
While a number of fellow musicians and figures in the music industry have spoken out about Holden's untimely passing, a Facebook page has also been created in memory of Holden — check it out here.
I'm absolutely devastated to hear the news Paul Holden is gone. This guy brought so much joy to so many lives with his...
Posted by Robbie Lowe on Tuesday, 29 March 2016
RIP DJ Paul Holden
— DJ Harvey (@DJHarveyAust) March 30, 2016
You were one of the leaders of the Australian Rave Scene, so many memories. Heaven must have one hot party going on
We have lost a guy that has made people move throughout Australia as a DJ Vale Paul Holden https://t.co/iFQesNaa9k pic.twitter.com/8vcFj3Z0Tk
— Maynard (@Maynardcomau) March 30, 2016
RIP Paul Holden
— Marc Taylor (@DjMarcTaylor) March 30, 2016
One of Australia's electronic pioneers
A very sad day https://t.co/PaoHpWxK8I
Absolutely shattered. Australia greatest rave music pioneer DJ Paul Holden has passed away. RIPpic.twitter.com/pVotOKlX9J
— Dave PSI (@DavePSI) March 30, 2016
