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The official Steve Miller Band Twitter page. 'J50: The Evolution of The Joker’ is available everywhere now: https://t.co/pD5FDUu0Zz
Swingtown, USA
Joined March 2010
Abracadabra! And just like that now certified 2X Platinum by the @RIAA. Happy Halloween everybody! #RIAATopCertified
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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.
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Congratulations to @PaulMcCartney on this beautiful new edition of Flaming Pie. Proud to be part of it!.📸: Linda McCartney
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Thanks to the Badgers and Corey Pompey and the University of Wisconsin Marching Band for a great game! Cheers, Steve Miller
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To be included in your process feels good while I’m still singing and playing the music I love. I’m Honored. Thank you, . Steve Miller.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RIP Jim Seals.So long pal, thanks for all the beautiful music. - Steve
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Had a great time playing with Samantha Fish last week! Make sure you check her out.
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"I went from Phoenix, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚 all the way to Tacoma, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚, 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚, 𝐋.𝐀.” Good luck to all of the teams in the NLDS! ⚾️
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A lot can change in 40 years. but some things not so much.
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On this day in 1977, ‘Fly Like an Eagle’ was named 1976’s Album of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine.
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These tapes contain the original recordings of The Joker from 1973.
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I want to thank @NileRodgers, Linda Moran and the board members of @SongwritersHOF who voted for me. Writing songs has been a wonderful life for me and to be inducted INTO A HALL next to @MerleHaggard, Willie Dixon, @BobDylan, @ChuckBerry, and @PaulMcCartney is an honor. - Steve
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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:
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For Steve Miller, the thrill of performing has endured for 50 years.
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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).
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Steve's dragon design Fender Stratocaster made its way through both the Fender Museum and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 🐲
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Very excited to be a part of #RockHall2016 tonight @BarclaysCenter in New York City! Going to be a memorable night.
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Steve Miller with two other legendary guitarists, @donfelder and @JimmyPage, at the @metmuseum to celebrate the Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll exhibit. Opens April 8th! .📷: Taylor Hill #MetRockandRoll
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Tune in to @FallonTonight Wednesday night at 11:35pm ET for a performance and interview from Steve Miller!
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"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:
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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. 🃏
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Announcing The Steve Miller Band @SMBofficial 2017 Summer Tour with @peterframpton! See you on the road!!
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“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:
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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.
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Happy Thanksgiving weekend from the Steve Miller Band!
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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.
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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:
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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!!
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40 years ago, the single ‘Abracadabra’ was released and began its climb to becoming a worldwide #1 hit!
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Chuck Berry, Lonnie Turner, and Steve Miller.San Francisco 1967
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Hope you saw Steve Miller's incredible appearance on @FallonTonight last night! Check it out here if you missed it.
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Honoring all who serve or have served in the Armed Forces this weekend! Be safe! Have fun!
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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?
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The vibes are high! Kenny, Scott, Gordy, Jacob, and Joseph ready to deliver #RockHall2016 TONIGHT @barclayscenter
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The Steve Miller Band is hitting the road this summer! Tickets are on sale now at
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"Big thanks to Les Dudek for joining us on stage last night. Always great to see you and play with you, cheers!" - Steve Miller
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"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
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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:
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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’!
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42 years ago, the Steve Miller Band released their tenth studio album, 'Book of Dreams'. What's your all-time favorite track from it? ⤵️
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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!
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Looking forward to hearing @peterframpton's blues album, I'm sure it's great! - Steve Miller.Learn more about it.
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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.
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'Recall the Beginning… A Journey from Eden' is back on 180g vinyl on May 18! Pre-order your copy of this 1972 gem today:
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"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
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Steve Miller working on his album "Fly Like an Eagle" in Novato, California, in 1975. What your favorite song from this record?
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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:
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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).
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43 years ago today, Fly Like An Eagle was released. Stream now:
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"Thanks Billy! Peace love and happiness".- Steve.
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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.
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Wishing @Eminem great success with his new album 'Coup de Grâce,’ which is out today and features the single "Houdini”!
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A big thank you to @questlove, @theroots, and the @metmuseum for a wonderful week. Instruments of Rock and Roll: Play It Loud exhibit is open now until October 1st. See the full video here: #metrockandroll #theroots #rocknroll #guitarworld
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44 years ago, Steve Miller Band's landmark album, Fly Like an Eagle, was released.
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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.
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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.
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Last Wednesday’s sold out show at @RadioCity Music Hall… thank you, New York!.(📷: Taylor Hill)
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Ultimate Hits out Sep 15 with unreleased music from the archives-pre-order: or,.Deluxe -
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What are your top three favorite Steve Miller Band songs?
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45 years ago today, the “Fly Like An Eagle” single was certified Gold by the RIAA
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Steve Miller Band is heading to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on Friday, September 22nd! Get your tickets this Friday at 10am: 📷: Jerome Brunet
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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
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Many thanks from the Space Cowboy, the Joker, Maurice and the Gangster of Luv! Cheers!!!
The wait is over! Meet the #RockHall2016 Inductees: @cheaptrick, @chicagotheband, @_DeepPurple, @SMBofficial + #NWA!
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These are some of the oldest Steve Miller Band recordings, dating back to 1968.
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'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
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“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.’
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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 💥.
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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
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29 years ago Steve Miller Band’s album ‘Wide River’ was released! What’s your favorite song from the album?
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"I wrote 'Rock'n Me' because I wanted to have this song that would really move this audience." - Steve Miller
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