steve miller

Fiftieth-anniversary box set arrives in September.

"I just wanted to, you know, not sing about all the negative s--t but try and do something positive."

Album's title track led the way, even though his record label hated it.

I love it. Celeste does not. It's a ridiculous and fantastic version of Steve Miller's epic song, "The Joker." You know it and love it but you've never heard a version like this before. You know the wolf whistle sound after the line, "...some people call me Maurice...." ? Well, some smart ass out there on the interwebs thought it would be a great idea to put that wolf whistle after EVERY LINE IN THE SONG. That's right, 45 wolf whistles. I think it's hysterical but Celeste doesn't see it that way. I am so lucky to have a morning show partner that is incredibly patient! Seriously, I almost cry every time I hear this, it's so funny. Is it a guy thing?

He calls late icon’s memorable moment at Monterey “pathetic.”

He recalls how plans for a 1975 Knebworth festival appearance came together just as he’d hoped.

The song that introduced the phrase “the pompatus of love” went number one in the US on this date in 1974.

Steve Miller isn't through discussing his issues with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The song that introduced the phrase “the pompatus of love” went number one in the US on this date in 1974. It’s the title track from the 1973 album, The Joker by The Steve Miller Band.

The song that introduced the phrase "the pompatus of love" went number one in the US on this date in 1974.

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