Hey EM,Ā Ā
There is a long chain of stories, poetry, lyrics, and musical roots that have crossed cultures and generations inspiring the whole world for hundreds of years and in all those lines of thought, music, and rhythm there are special artists who take it all in and create new original ideas from their own feelings and experiences. You are one of those timeless originators building something new on a long musical legacy of original artists.
For me itās Les Paul, T-Bone Walker, Bill Doggett, Johnny Guitar Watson, Howlinā Wolf, Jimmy Reed, the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Willy Dixon, Leiber & Stoller, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane & Miles Davis. I have always tried to credit, honor, and respect the major influencers in my life and to always credit, honor royalties and share knowledge of their work through my own work. I didnāt know it would be this way when I was a kid trying to make a living playing music and making records, I only knew I had to respect the art that came before me and fight for it too among all the crooks, thieves, and imposters.
There arenāt many artists who take the time or make the effort to stand up for themselves and credit and respect their influencers at the same time.Ā Ā Marshall Mathers you are an exception and on my short list of people who respect the art. To be included in your process feels good while Iām still singing and playing the music I love.Ā Ā Iām Honored.
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Thank you,Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Steve Miller
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The Steve Miller Band is hitting the road this summer! Solo dates and shows with @journey and ā @defleppard below:Ā
MAY 18 HUNTSVILLE, AL
JUN 13 N. CHARLESTON, SC
JUN 14 COLUMBIA, SC
JUN 16 GREENSBORO, NC
JUN 27 LONDON, ON
JUN 28 NIAGARA FALLS, ON
JUN 30 LYNN, MA
JUL 13 ATLANTA, GA*
JUL 15 CHICAGO, IL*
JUL 18 DETROIT, MI*
JUL 20 NASHVILLE, TN*
JUL 23 PHILADELPHIA, PA*
JUL 25 HERSHEY, PA*
JUL 27 PITTSBURGH, PA*
AUG 07 FLUSHING, NY*
AUG 12 ARLINGTON, TX*
AUG 14 HOUSTON, TX*
AUG 16 SAN ANTONIO, TX*
AUG 19 MINNEAPOLIS, MN*
AUG 23 PHOENIX, AZ*
AUG 25 LOS ANGELES, CA*
AUG 28 SAN FRANCISCO, CA*
AUG 30 SAN DIEGO, CA*
AUG 31 MURPHYS, CA
SEP 23 AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
SEP 26 LOVELAND, CO
SEP 27 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
*with Journey & Def Leppard
Tickets are on sale now at www.stevemillerband.com/tour
Stop by your local record store or the Steve Miller Band store this Record Store Day and explore a wide selection of SMB titles, including āJ50: The Evolution of The Jokerā!
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Today in 2011, the Steve Miller Band released their seventeenth studio album, āLet Your Hair Down.ā The album includes a variety of blues, rock, and R&B covers such as Robert Johnsonās āSweet Home Chicagoā and Willie Dixonās āPretty Thing.ā š
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Clarence "Frogman" Henry
Rest in Peace
We loved him
This month in 1972, the Steve Miller Band released their seventh studio album, āRecall the Beginning...A Journey From Eden.ā
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Steve Miller talks about jamming with The Beatles, pre-show warmups, and 50 years of āThe Jokerā in his interview with Guitar Player. Read more at www.guitarplayer.com/players/steve-miller-j50-the-ā¦
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āI was still fooling around with the lyrics for The Joker, playing the bass line and going over the first verse when the chorus finally got finished, āIām a Joker, Iām a smoker, Iām a midnight toker, I get my lovinā on the run.ā It fit the meter perfectly, it seemed to make sense and I knew the lyrics were finally good to go. I had no idea it would be our next single.ā - Steve Miller
Read more about the evolution of āThe Jokerā at the link below.
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Looking back at 2023, the Joker's 50th birthday and many other great moments. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the Steve Miller Band on tour! We love playing for you, look forward to seeing you next year! Happy new year!
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