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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Number 13…”Macho City” by the Steve Miller Band. Steve Miller Band is best known for its ’70s hits, but this out-of-character B-side to chart topper “Abracadabra” taps right into the roots of Texas psychedelia. Check out the list at the Dallas Observer. See article and list
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Hollywood, Florida – Hard Rock. The arena was PACKED! Both of these influential guitarists put on quite a show for their fans; even playing on 2 songs together during SMB’s set (“Mercury Blues” and “Stranger Blues”-both showcases for their blues chops, which were quite impressive!). Miller noted that the two had first become friends back […]
Capitol Records has announced a new pact with one of the most successful, acclaimed frontmen and guitarists in rock history. Steve Miller will bring his entire catalogue of recorded music back to the label where he spent a large part of his recording career, starting with the Steve Miller Band’s 1968 debut album Children of […]
(NEW YORK, NY) Coming off an extraordinary 63 shows in 2016, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller is excited to announce his 2017 summer tour campaign. Steve and his band look forward to delving into their deep catalogue of hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The tour kicks off in the metro […]
It’s all about the changeover from country blues to city blues. This is the line where it changes. T-Bone was one of the very first guys who played electric guitar. He and Charlie Christian were pals and they played together. It’s famous that Charlie helped popularize single-string playing and became well known playing with Benny […]
