One of my all time favorites from the get-go, his bands included players like Boz Scaggs, Ben Sidran, Norton Buffalo, Tim Davis, Lonnie Taylor and Curly Cooke. A very early edition of the band backed Chuck Berry in 1967 at a Fillmore date later released as a live album.
His first five records on Capitol, "Children of the Future", "Sailor", "Brave New World", "Your Saving Grace", and "5", still hold up today. And say what you will, a few billion people seemed to like "The Joker" and "Fly Like an Eagle", as well.
Seemingly retired to Oregon for over three decades, Miller has returned to form with his latest release, "Bingo".
Here's a clip of Miller doing "Space Cowboy" in England, circa 1972.
And to finish off our little birthday tribute, Steve in Chicago, "Just got back from Texas" with string bender, Joe Satriani.
Happy Birthday, Professor Miller.
I've read some scathing reviews of "Bingo," but I must say, I really like it.
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