The musician was 43 years old
Mike Noga, esteemed solo artist and former drummer for Australian rock bands The Drones and Legends Of Motorsport has died at the age of 43.
"We are absolutely devastated to inform you of the passing of our beloved brother, son, uncle and dearest friend Mike," his family posted on Facebook this afternoon.
"We know how much he and his music meant to so many of you and there's nothing we can say to make this hurt any less.
"We miss you and love you so much, Mike.
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist was a beloved figure in the Australian music scene.
His solo career showed his skill and ambition as a songwriter, his most recent album, 2017's KING, a deep concept record loosely based on Georg Büchner's great unfinished play Woyzeck.
Those solo endeavours also offered an insight into the high regard in which he was held. KING was produced by Something For Kate's Paul Dempsey and featured actor Noah Taylor, while past efforts saw artists like Davey Lane, Pat Bourke and more help brings his rich songs to life.
Noga made his fourth solo album, Open Fire, with Low founder Alan Sparhawk late in last year. It is scheduled for release early in 2021.
Noga was a member of The Drones for a decade, playing on the records Gala Mill, Havilah and I See Seaweed. He left the band in 2014.
"It felt like the right time to move away from The Drones. Ten years was a pretty good innings,' Noga told RN at the time.
"I will always hold that band dear to my heart."
In recent years, Noga was a regular contributor to ABC Hobart, offering his esteemed insights on music to the local audience.
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