Hey EM,
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...
There aren’t 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. Marshall Mathers you are an exception and on my short list of people who respect the art.
On this day in 1974, “The Joker” single became the Steve Miller Band’s first hit to chart at
#1
on the Billboard Hot 100. It has since been certified 5x platinum by the RIAA and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. 🃏 Listen again at the link below.
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 it’s Les Paul, T-Bone Walker, Bill Doggett, Johnny Guitar Watson, Howlin’ 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 didn’t 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.
SMB’s long awaited live album Breaking Ground: August 3, 1977 is out now in a variety of formats, including digital, CD, and 2xLP black vinyl. You can stream the entire concert exclusively through
@Coda_Collection
on Amazon Prime Video!
Listen here:
Fun Fact: This
@Fender
strat, owned by Steve Miller himself, was designed by a man named Storm Thorgerson - iconic artist (Dark Side of the Moon, Houses of the Holy, and more).
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the hit studio album ‘The Joker’ this year, the Steve Miller Band is releasing a groundbreaking new box set chronicling the extraordinary artistic journey that led to its creation. 🃏
"I’m humbled by this unexpected honor from this great university, my Alma Mater the University of Wisconsin. Looking forward to going to commencement in May"
- Steve Miller on receiving an honorary degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Read more:
“Abracadabra” recently broke 100,000,000 streams on Spotify! 🎧 If you haven’t already, check out the new Atmos Mix—available on Apple Music, Amazon Unlimited, and Tidal:
43 years ago today, the Steve Miller band released their ‘Greatest Hits 1974-78’ album which was recently certified 15X platinum by the RIAA making it among the 25 best selling albums of all time! What’s your favorite song? You can listen to it via the link in bio.
50 years ago today "The Joker" became the Steve Miller Band's first
#1
hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Here is a clip of Steve performing it on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.
Welcome To The Vault 🔓
Today, Steve Miller gives you the key 🔑to his personal archives:
38 unreleased recordings, 21 performances on DVD, a 100 page photo book, a poster, guitar picks, and more!
Order now:
25 Years ago today, we auditioned Joseph Wooten to play Keyboards in the Steve Miller Band. Not only did Joseph knock us out with his playing skills, but his vocal harmonies have been a perfect compliment to our live shows and recordings. He is also a great bandmate and friend!!
Steve Miller Band’s hit “Abracadabra” peaked at number one on the Billboard 100 charts 39 years ago today! Did you know the song stayed on the top of the charts for 14 weeks?
"John was so amazing. His energy and talent are so good. I thought the show was one of the best I've seen at MSG, he is a force to deal with." - Steve Miller
Catch the Steve Miller Band and
@JimmieVaughan
Band live at
@metmuseum
in New York City to close out the Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll exhibit on September 28th. Learn more about the Rock N Roll celebration here:
Throwing it back to recent Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller singing “Abracadabra” at Pine Knob in 1982. It has been 40 years since the release of the Steve Miller Band’s album ‘Abracadabra’!
Peace, love and happy holidays from the Steve Miller Band! 🎄✨❤️ Listen to the personally-curated Steve Miller Cheer Up Playlist on Spotify—just updated for this year!
UMe President & CEO Bruce Resnikoff presented Steve Miller with a congratulatory plaque for the RIAA 15x Platinum Certification of ‘Greatest Hits 1974-78’ and 5x Platinum Certification of “The Joker” single.
"I opened the shows with my 12-string acoustic guitar playing songs from our earlier albums then the band would come on stage for a two and a half-hour electric set" - Steve Miller
Steve Miller has unearthed a never-before-seen full length concert recording from 1977. Coming May 14, Breaking Ground: August 3, 1977 will be available in a variety of formats, including digital, CD, and 2xLP black vinyl. Pre-order:
Hi Everybody,
There is nothing more important to us than your good health and welfare so we are postponing all of our dates in June to a later date when it is safe for all of us to be together... (1/2)
Steve Miller gearing up for a gig with his 1961
@gibsonguitar
@LesPaulOfficial
TV special guitar, which was painted by surfboard artist Bob Cantrell. This guitar is on display at
@metmuseum
until October 1st.
52 years ago, Chuck Berry released his album 'Live At The Fillmore Auditorium'. Berry was backed by the Steve Miller Band who at the time was still going as the Steve Miller Blues Band. You can hear "It Hurts Me Too" as part of 'Welcome To The Vault', out everywhere October 11th.
It is with great sadness that we announce that Byron Allred, an early member of the Steve Miller Band, passed away. Byron was an amazingly talented musician, very innovative and completely original. It was always exciting to work on something new with him.
Steve is honored to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame tonight. Congratulations to all his fellow inductees, looking forward to a wonderful night!
#SHOF2022
@SongwritersHOF
Today marks 45 years since the release of the Steve Miller Band’s Fly Like An Eagle. The album has gone on to become one of SMB’s bestselling and best known records! Take it for another spin today 💥
Happy to announce that I’m now part of the Les Paul Advisory Council. Les was my friend, my god-father and an innovator who changed the face of music and I’m proud to be able to help the Les Paul Foundation continue his legacy. - Steve
'Cause I'm a picker, I'm a grinner, I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner. I play my music in the sun.
#J50TheEvolutionOfTheJoker
Photo Credit: Gijsbert Hanekroot
“I 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, ‘I’m a Joker, I’m a smoker, I’m a midnight toker, I get my lovin’ on the run.’