Steve Miller Band
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The Steve Miller Band (1967-present) is a blues rock band, led by rock singer, Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals.
| Steve Miller | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1943 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1967-present |
| Associated acts |
Steve Miller Band |
| Website | www.stevemillerband.com |
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Steve Miller founded the Goldburg-Miller Blues Band along with bassist Roy Ruby and drummer Maurice McKinley after moving to Chicago to play the blues. The band was signed to Epic Records after playing many Chicago clubs. The first recordings included the Mother Song. They appeared on Hullabaloo with the Four Tops and the Supremes, and gigged at a Manhattan club. Their greatest hits include "Fly Like an Eagle", "Abracadabra", "Rock 'N Me", "Jungle Love", "Swingtown", "The Joker", "Take the Money and Run", and "Jet Airliner".
- Children of the Future (1968)
- Sailor (1968)
- Brave New World (1969)
- Your Saving Grace (1969)
- Number 5 (1970)
- Rock Love (1971)
- Recall the Beginning...A Journey from Eden (1972)
- The Joker (1973)
- Fly Like an Eagle (1976)
- Book of Dreams (1977)
- Greatest Hits 1974-1978 (1978)
- Circle of Love (1981)
- Abracadabra (1982)
- Steve Miller Band Live! (1983)
- Italian X Rays (1984)
- Living in the 20th Century (1986)
- Born 2 B Blue (1988)
- Wide River (1993)
- King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents The Steve Miller Band (2002)
- Young Hearts - Complete Greatest Hits (2003)
- Fly Like an Eagle (30th Anniversary Edition) (2006)
- Steve Miller Live in Chicago (DVD) (2007)
- Has a star for "Recording" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 1750 Vine Street.
- "Steve Miller Band". Rate Your Music. 29 July 2007.
- "www.stevemillerband.com". "The Official Steve Miller Band Website"