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From The Vault: “Love Is Strange”

July 26, 2019

Steve Miller has released a new song from his rarities box set, Welcome To The Vault, out October 11 via Sailor/Capitol/UMe. The song, “Love is Strange,” recorded by Miller in 1974, is one of several never-before-released recordings from Welcome To The Vault. Written by Bo Diddley under his then-wife’s name, the hit song was made hugely popular in 1956 […]

From The Vault: “Swingtown – Alternate Version”

July 2, 2019

A reimagined version of the Steve Miller Band’s classic “Swingtown” is available for streaming now! This alternate take is the third track released from October’s Welcome To The Vault box set.  “Vastly different than the kinetic, Teflon-slick top 20 Billboard Hot 100 single from 1977’s Book of Dreams, this “Swingtown” starts with a ringing, psychedelic intro […]

From The Vault: “Killing Floor”

June 27, 2019

The second track from Welcome To The Vault is available for streaming now! Steve has uncovered a previously unreleased cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s 1964 single “Killing Floor.” The new take on the classic blues tune replaces Howlin’ Wolf’s backbeat with a more frantic energy and inspired lead guitar work.  Listen Now: https://SteveMillerBand.lnk.to/WTTVIGs Welcome To The Vault – a career spanning 3 […]

From The Vault: “Rock’N Me – Alternative Version 1”

June 18, 2019

Take a dive into the very first taste from the Steve Miller Band’s upcoming box-set release, Welcome To The Vault. “Rock’N Me – Alternative Version 1” is available for streaming for the first time ever and offers a fresh take on the classic chart topping single! Listen Now: https://SteveMillerBand.lnk.to/WTTVIGs Welcome To The Vault – a career spanning […]

Welcome To The Vault

June 12, 2019

Steve Miller opens his massive archive for the first time to share his treasures, with Welcome To The Vault. Available October 11 Pre-order now: http://SteveMillerBand.lnk.to/WelcomeToTheVault   Welcome To The Vault – a career spanning 3 CD + DVD  collection containing 52 audio tracks and 21 performances on DVD , with 38 previously unreleased recordings, including 5 […]

‘Complete Albums Volume 2 (1977-2011)’ Available Now

May 23, 2019

‘Complete Albums Volume 2 (1977-2011)’ is on sale now! Containing nine Steve Miller Band albums from 1977-2011, the records in this box set have been remastered and pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Get yours here: https://ume.lnk.to/stevemillervol2physical  

Steve Miller Receives Honorary Degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison

May 13, 2019

Steve received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from his Alma Mater, University of Wisconsin Madison. To celebrate, he jammed with Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-a-Whirl Band with the Texas horns. “Glad to finally graduate! Thank you UW Madison and thank you Jimmie for coming to celebrate with me!” – Steve Miller    

Play It Loud: Opening Party at The Met

April 12, 2019

The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened their Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll exhibit with a grand celebration on April 1st, 2019. The exhibit examines rock & roll as one of the most important artistic movements of the twentieth century, and looks at its seismic influence across culture and society. With many of his instruments being […]

Steve Miller, Tom Brock to receive honorary degrees

February 14, 2019

This year’s recipients of honorary degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are both rock stars — one literally, the other in microbiology. The honorees are legendary musician Steve Miller, a 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and pioneering scientist Thomas Brock, whose research helped usher in modern molecular biology. Wisconsin News “I’m humbled by this […]

Friday December 7th and 8th, 2018 8PM Jazz at Lincoln Center – Rose Theater. 

November 16, 2018

photo credit David Woo, courtesy of Sailor Music Renowned blues-rock guitarist, multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller continues his exploration of the blues. Having learned his first chords at age five from his godfather Les Paul, how to play lead guitar from T-Bone Walker at age nine, and then […]

Hitman: Steve Miller Reflects on 50 Years of Crafting Killer Hooks & Crazy-Cool Guitar Riffs

July 18, 2018

Guitar Player: As one of the hardest working guitarists/vocalists in rock ’n’ roll history, Steve Miller has created a vast amount of music that is represented by his numerous commercial hits—particularly the songs recorded during a fertile decade that began in 1973 with the release The Joker, and followed by Fly Like an Eagle, Book of Dreams, Circle of Love, […]

Steve Miller Talks Back

April 28, 2018

From an Interview from the New Orleans and Jazz and Heritage Festival with John Swenson  Steve Miller Band: Sunday, May 6 – Gentilly Stage, 5:20 P.M. You might think you know Steve Miller from the hits—“Fly Like an Eagle,” “Abracadabra,” “The Joker,” “Take the Money and Run,” etc.—but there’s a lot more to this singer-songwriter […]