Bobby Miller (musician)
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Bobby Miller is a neo-soul/rock musician from Chicago, Illinois born April 3, 1966. A multi-instrumentalist, Miller began playing piano
at the age of 8 and later studied trumpet
and drums
at the Lyon and Healy's school of music. With roots stemming from the church, Miller's resume includes working with such well known musicians and songwriters as Marvin Yancy, Raynard Miner (Fontella Bass
"Rescue Me"), Clarence Satchell and Marshall Jones of the Ohio Players
and he was the drummer for former Roger Troutman and Zapp vocalist Wanda Rash.
An active member of both ASCAP and NARAS, Miller's debut solo album was recorded on the Chi-Town Ballin' label in 1992 and he produced several solo albums on the Dafont Records label out of Chicago. Most of Miller's productions include collabrations with the late great engineer and guitarist Jerry Soto. With his flair for flashy musical productions, Miller is credited with scoring sound effects for the 2004 Steve T. Berry horror film The Embalmer.
Notes: Miller's The Whole Theory CD, released in 1999 was initially distributed by Sony records and his 2001 Smokin'
CD was critically acclaimed, receiving a four star rating (see Allmusic).
(Produced by Bobby Miller and Terry World)
(Produced by Bobby Miller, Feat. Marshall Jones and Ralph "Pee Wee" Middlebrooks)
(Produced by Bobby Miller and David Seape)
(Produced by Bobby Miller)
(Produced by Bobby Miller)
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
at the age of 8 and later studied trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
and drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
at the Lyon and Healy's school of music. With roots stemming from the church, Miller's resume includes working with such well known musicians and songwriters as Marvin Yancy, Raynard Miner (Fontella Bass
Fontella Bass
Fontella Bass is an American soul singer, who is best known for the 1965 R&B hit "Rescue Me", which she also co-wrote.-Early life:...
"Rescue Me"), Clarence Satchell and Marshall Jones of the Ohio Players
Ohio Players
The Ohio Players were an American funk and R&B band, most popular in the 1970s. They are best known for their double #1 hit songs "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster".- Biography :...
and he was the drummer for former Roger Troutman and Zapp vocalist Wanda Rash.
An active member of both ASCAP and NARAS, Miller's debut solo album was recorded on the Chi-Town Ballin' label in 1992 and he produced several solo albums on the Dafont Records label out of Chicago. Most of Miller's productions include collabrations with the late great engineer and guitarist Jerry Soto. With his flair for flashy musical productions, Miller is credited with scoring sound effects for the 2004 Steve T. Berry horror film The Embalmer.
Notes: Miller's The Whole Theory CD, released in 1999 was initially distributed by Sony records and his 2001 Smokin'
Smokin' (Bobby Miller album)
Smokin' is the fourth studio album for Bobby Miller,it signifies a turning point in production style, introducing a more organic and glossy sound.Bobby Miller produced and recorded Smokin' in Chicago, engineered by Jerry Soto and Ron Gresham...
CD was critically acclaimed, receiving a four star rating (see Allmusic).
Discography
- Shatter Proof — Chi-Town Ballin' Records 1994
(Produced by Bobby Miller and Terry World)
- Players Never DiePlayers Never Die (Bobby Miller album)Players Never Die is a 1997 album by singer Bobby Miller. The album was recorded in Chicago, Illinois and Dayton, Ohio. Mastering done at the famous Sigma studios in Pittsburgh, PA...
— Dafont Records 1997
(Produced by Bobby Miller, Feat. Marshall Jones and Ralph "Pee Wee" Middlebrooks)
- The Whole TheoryThe Whole Theory (Bobby Miller album)The Whole Theory is a 2000 album recorded by Bobby Miller.This was the third album for the singer. The songs were a departure from the organic, string-laden, guitar-wielding musical arrangements that Bobby has become known for on his previous and following album releases. The album did include a...
— Orchard/Dafont Records 1999
(Produced by Bobby Miller and David Seape)
- Smokin'Smokin' (Bobby Miller album)Smokin' is the fourth studio album for Bobby Miller,it signifies a turning point in production style, introducing a more organic and glossy sound.Bobby Miller produced and recorded Smokin' in Chicago, engineered by Jerry Soto and Ron Gresham...
— Intercept Records 2001
(Produced by Bobby Miller)
- MeditationMeditation (Bobby Miller album)Meditation is the fifth studio album produced by Bobby Miller. It was recorded in 2003.-Track listing:# I Can Understand# So Wonderful# I'd Rather Not Say# Slow You Down# In Love# Jobim # I Can Understand...
— Intercept Recordings 2003
(Produced by Bobby Miller)
External links
- http://www.allmusicguide.com
- http://www.vh1.com/