Best known as the leader of the Steve Miller Band, Steve Miller himself stopped by Sweetwater and sat down with Mitch Gallagher for this special interview. He talks recording, his early gigs, and much more.
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@Timo-15 Жыл бұрын
What a bright, erudite and knowledgeable man. A very interesting interview with someone who has 'been there' & 'done that' Thank you Steve Miller!
@TheLateBoyScout Жыл бұрын
His conversational voice sounds just like his singing voice. Dude is so authentic.
@toneseeker49686 жыл бұрын
I'm such a fan. It was actually my father, who wasn't even a Rock n' Roll fan, who bought me my first Steve Miller Album for my Birthday. He only liked three Rock acts.That was October of '73, I was 15, and the Joker was the Album. He also bought me my first CCR and Harry Nilsson album. Here's to you, Dad! God rest your soul...
@MissAstorDancer5 жыл бұрын
It is one of life's greatest joys, to have someone share great music with you, or vice versa!
@pacohack852 жыл бұрын
Steve you are fricken awesome!
@j.frankparnell.radiation2 жыл бұрын
@@pacohack85 thank you
@ivancorobcov2 жыл бұрын
Your dad sounds like he was a true gem, may he rest in paradise.
@toneseeker49682 жыл бұрын
@@ivancorobcov Thank you for taking the time to say so.... and yes he was...
@BluesLicks1015 жыл бұрын
Steve is genuine rock and roll: I love the way he got into the RR Hall of Fame and proceeded to rip them a new one over the shitty way they treat musicians. Long overdue!
@matthewronson52184 жыл бұрын
I recall learning (decades ago, now) how Steve's introduction to the music industry was finding out that he made zero income from The Joker LP because his manager stole every penny of it-probably legally, too. Steve went on hiatus to go to college for a degree in Business, and became his own manager. That is no small feat. I also recall that he had some sage advice from one of the musical legends that he grew up around (forget who) told him to forget naming a band, use your own name, it will save you a LOT of grief in the future and a lot of the avenues left open to other band members. This is what happened to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival, where a other band members sold the rights to John's entire catalogue of songs (CCR was essentially all John) to Fantasy records, who had screwed the band in the past, without his knowledge or consent, even though they agreed any such decision had to be unanimous. It took John Decades of legal wrangling (and surely lots of time and even more money) to get his rightful property back from his backstabbing former bandmates schemes. The excuse "I'm tired of deciding what songs can or can't go to what complication or movie or commercial- I don't care about the music anymore, just the money". The music industry is rife with opportunists, thieves, liars, backstabbers and mobsters.
@kennethsuel6723 жыл бұрын
As an aside Jet Airliner wasn't able to be released by Paul Pena 20 some years after Steve had been playing it exclusively. Not precise on the details but Paul gave Steve that gem. The original by Paul is a must hear.
@luisvillar8320 Жыл бұрын
@@kennethsuel672 Thanks to the royalties from this song Paul was able to live humble but comfortably.
@mdwayne741 Жыл бұрын
Steve Miller is a rock and roll icon... I love his harmonies (with himself) and his timeless music. His songs are timeless...just amazing. Mitch Gallagher, you are amazing as well...keep up the great work my friend!!!
@gstanley753 жыл бұрын
Steve Miller is the perfect example of the “overnight success” who had been playing since age five, for 35 years when suddenly everyone knew who he was, one of the 20 or so artists who made rock what it is. Fabulous interview.
@JoeAas Жыл бұрын
An interviewer who allows his subject to fully answer the questions! What a breath of fresh air! Add to this a set of intelligent questions and you have a compelling interview with a very interesting Steve Miller. I now want to check out the rest of the Sweetwater channel.
@MrScottsearles4 ай бұрын
That's a good interviewer right there. It grinds my gears when people constantly interupt (sp.).
@MrScottsearles4 ай бұрын
Me.
@stevenfarrington23612 жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure to listen to Steve Miller talk about his career.
@michaelrome3973 жыл бұрын
One word "Legend".
@markhorton1718 Жыл бұрын
I love listening to Steve Miller interviews!!! He's always got the best stories, Genuine Ear Candy!!!
@jakecrib99713 жыл бұрын
I love Steve Miller and have since I heard his 1968 LP , "Sailor. " What a great LP! So many wonderful hits! Living in the USA, Space cowboy, Dear Mary, and so on. Steve is easy to listen to and very mellow. This was a great interview and I am so happy to learn of Steve's past and his influences, plus the enormous list of greats that he knew and worked with throughout his life and career. Steve is a rare talent and has entertained me and brought me happiness through his music for so many years. Thank You, Steve ! I think you're a great guy and may God Bless you always.
@stevehughes1510 Жыл бұрын
Great to come across this vid. Steve's a legend, so good to hear about his background in the blues etc, a truly wonderful singer songwriter, The Joker what a song, one of the best.
@axehound37182 жыл бұрын
He’s the only one where I turn it all the way up, every single time he comes on! First 6 albums are genius and he’s always been so humble and real since day one! He also was pretty much the first person to get a grant from the record label to build his own studio and diy his own album!
@studio106raleigh5 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I've been listening to Steve Miller for 40 years, and somehow I feel like I just met him. GREAT interview. Much appreciation.
@deborahamstead731 Жыл бұрын
I was at a concert in Medford Oregon 1975 and Steve Miller made a Surprise Appearance! A moment I will never forget❤️ and being close to the stage made my night! He lived in Williams Oregon at the time!
@1pvlover3 жыл бұрын
I had no clue of how diverse Steve Miller was. How he truly lives and breathes music to it fullest. One of my favourites..
@stevenbowles32924 жыл бұрын
steve miller is a big part of why I wanted to be a musician,my mother and I would ride around for hours and hours listening to him on 8 track tape in a pinto,,the man is a true American icon
@paulychannel7914 Жыл бұрын
I started listening to Steve Miller in the seventies in my late teens, his "space rock" kinda vibe & quality sound recordings really pulled me in to "another space & time" Where I could 'Transcend' my day to day worries! Thankyou Steve Miller!
@thomask98846 жыл бұрын
Steve Miller, for me on of the most great musician s on Earth! Thank you Steve, i was growing up with your fantastic music.
@RUHDD4HVN6 жыл бұрын
Mitch knows how to interview. Let's the guest speak more then asks great per-tenant questions that people want to know the answers to. You make the interview all about the subject Mitch way to go and very informing, never a disappointment. This was another great one of a classic artist, very insightful. Truly thank you.
@misselder14 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness. It’s the great one himself! 74! Love his playing and songs!
@845callaway6 жыл бұрын
Much respect to Steve for his comments in front of Rock and Roll HOF!!
@BossNotes3 жыл бұрын
845callaway loved it when he told the bitch on the side of the stage he’d wrap you up , and told the truth how the RRHOF screws the artists , yeah , you play for free at the RRHOF and we the RRHOF will sell your performance and you’ll not get a dime from it , and by the way , your wife’s and kids tickets are 10 grnd ea !! Kinda pouring salt into the wound huh
@IansModRite3 жыл бұрын
845callaway This interview autoplayed after the clip of him doing that exact press appearance
@imannonymous77073 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah
@daveberswick53726 жыл бұрын
Now you know why Steve Miller can bash the rock n roll hall crew. The guy is sincère honest and a hard working dude. Not a bad guiter player, performer, writer. Thankyou sir.
@ericlarson81584 жыл бұрын
One of my faves.
@FYMASMD4 жыл бұрын
Of course its not hard to bash the RRHOF. They deserve it.
@italiatourismus547 Жыл бұрын
I'm a huge fan of Steve Miller and NUMBER 5 is my fav album. Has been a very big influence on my playing. I would play his solos note for note. Love Steve!
@EdwardCampbellMusic6 жыл бұрын
This is definitely the best Steve Miller interview I have ever seen
@putnam834 жыл бұрын
Amen
@appletongallery2 жыл бұрын
It’s not an interview- it’s a one man monologue
@lab43892 жыл бұрын
The interviewer can’t ask any questions. 🤷♀️
@TLovetoDance012 Жыл бұрын
@@appletongallery Steve’s a great story teller😊
@tommcconville677 Жыл бұрын
@@appletongallery The interviewer is doing his job, letting Steve Miller tell his story of his archives and the music he created and performed. In addition he relates his experiences with Les Paul which are quite interesting and compelling. Why would you criticize the interview and the interviewer here when it serves no purpose whatsoever?
@HellbillyHalloween2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen Steve Miller in concert 2 times, it’s worth it, his voice aged like wine and still has the showman attitude and the guitar playing skills
@deanallen927 Жыл бұрын
Just finished watching a 1/2 hr video of two Midnight Special appearances from '73 and '74. FANTASTIC!!!
@calstongroup6 жыл бұрын
Saw Steve in '71, Eagles Auditorium, Seattle, with John Lee Hooker, and War, I was on acid, awesome night!
@dodibenabba13784 жыл бұрын
Would've been better without it....
@Joesizzle4423443 жыл бұрын
@@dodibenabba1378 about that!!!!! I know good music either way but some good cid will make it seam like you’re on a journey.
@axehound37182 жыл бұрын
You just won’t remember it!!
@calstongroup2 жыл бұрын
@@axehound3718 Remember, Acid is reality, THIS is a dream !!!
@juniorjohnson59612 жыл бұрын
Good to hear someone talking about taking Acid. I agree it made the whole experience great 👍
@jjtcorsair5 жыл бұрын
Damn, this is a guy who's passion for music has never waned. He's inspirational.
@70stunes713 жыл бұрын
Definitely big respect to Steve Miller and his comments about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Been listening to this guy since I was a younger person in the sixties and on up into the 70s. Great music
@TLovetoDance012 Жыл бұрын
Love his music, he’s humble, interesting, and I’ve always loved his Voice!🙂❤️memories being a teen in the 70’s. I still have a few vinyl albums of SMB!
@herbo453 жыл бұрын
Just one of the great musicians of all time. And an equally great human being. Lots of fun.
@sollyharr6 жыл бұрын
good interview man..just sat back and let him speak...very interesting stuff too..
@bandsharrison6 жыл бұрын
Rock royalty of the most authentic strain. His godfather was Les Paul -- I didn't know that. Sounds like he worked incredibly hard. That hard work plus the finest of influences and 'being there' created this great rocker. I still listen to the live version of "Evil" all the time. I saw Howling Wolf open for Tull in Milwaukee in 1972; otherwise I have only read of all those early influences he experienced so intensely. Great interview! I hope I am that articulate when I'm 74.
@MarkSeibold3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing interview. I've seen Steve Miller perform maybe three times in the past 45 years. I photographed him up close in the Portland Memorial Coliseum, my hometown since birth and still today, his concert in 1980, on high-speed transparency film, in my first 35mm camera that I bought just 8 years before while attending college and art classes. I'll come back and edit this link here in a few minutes with some close-ups I took of Miller plane behind his head like Jimi Hendrix was known to do. the link to my Facebook album actually shows many different famous musicians up close, photographed over 45 years in various places along the west coast but mostly my hometown of Portland Oregon. But as I just moved my storage facility a couple days ago and what I consider myself as really just an average American that's worked for 30 years in the high-tech computer industry, designing and helping to build my own home for my wife and daughter and I at age 33 in 1988, and later hired to teach Astronomy as an Adjunct professor at age 50 in a local University here in Portland Oregon. Now at 66 years of age and looking at the conditions of our nation, I realize that someone like Steve Miller could actually run for president of the United States at his age. This guy is a professional at his rock and roll business and producing and directing, but he's still so much more. He's the example of what a talented and gifted musical artist can do in his mid-70s. I came here today by way of accidentally reading his history and for the first time realizing what happened when they inducted him into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame a few years ago. He spoke from his heart about the greed of money, and how it can be destroying the business of art today. I've done a little bit of that myself as I used to call into the famous NPR Talk of the Nation program, and I eventually held the record for calling into it, live with millions of Americans listening. I didn't speak as harshly as Steve did at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction for him, but I was making a point about the banks wrongfully foreclosing on people who designed and built their own homes 20 years before 2008 when the banks decided to make a business out of rampant and illegal foreclosure upon American homeowners.
@jayeye47982 жыл бұрын
Such great road trip music. Steve Miller's songs are so sing alongable. Lyrics are sometimes bizarro...like they really don't make sense, but it's fine! The songs just flow with soul and sonic perfection.
@vincentsimon40373 жыл бұрын
Love Steve Miller! He's got balls of steel for his press interview regarding The R&R House of Fame's ill treatment of the inductee's and their families and ticket costs! Bravo Steve!!! Bravo!!!
@bassplayersguild76416 жыл бұрын
Fabulous interview as always. In our opinion, it took WAY too long for Steve Miller to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Steve 'called them on the carpet' that very night.
@juniorjohnson59612 жыл бұрын
I don't get it either 🤔 I was at the opening and one of the first groups to go through also the concert . I was amazed that he wasn't in the hall . In my opinion way to much politics .
@rb0326826 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Steve has lived a lot of USA music history.
@TheNaturalust6 жыл бұрын
Steve also has a house we stayed at in a popular Western ski town with a killer studio in the basement. To access the studio, you drive into the garage, press a button and the floor lowers to the studio level and a door opens directly to the studio. So cool. Jamming in the studio, need to do a gig? No problem, open the wall, load the truck, press a bottom and drive away with the gear still warm from rocking out. Whoo Hoo. Steve is a cosmic warrior, from the San Francisco hippie, Fillmore days. Right up there with Janis, The Dead and Jefferson Airplane. His psychedelic stuff is awesome, really creative and trippy. That is Steve's musical root. Yes blues for sure, but blues on acid man. Haha...
@nopenadanowaynohow4 жыл бұрын
my wife's aunt was a house keeper for "Stephen" for awhile in that western ski town. loved living in that area, even though I couldn't afford that neighborhood.
@FYMASMD4 жыл бұрын
Don't think for a minute this guy is a " hippie". Not even close.
@TLovetoDance012 Жыл бұрын
He lives for music. It would be interesting to know his hobbies apart from music, places he’s traveled, etc. Steve is so dedicated to music. A great life I’m sure.
@chrissimons97332 жыл бұрын
My son is Miller my dog Is Steve I love this man. The music got me through a really crap childhood ...to listen to the music made me the person i am today. Steve Miller Yeah!
@gtrjay552 жыл бұрын
This interview hits all the notes for me. I've just recently started going back to the early Steve Miller albums and really enjoying and learning from them. Great guitar playing and good songs.🙏😷🎶🎸❗👀
@andrewwalker81584 жыл бұрын
Always one of the greats; so good to see how much he continues to do to capture and promote the blues and jazz. Everyone should own his first five albums; he was so ahead of the field, progressive rock/psychedelia included. The second side of Recall the Beginning is right up there with side two of Abbey Road.
@MrScottsearles4 ай бұрын
Such a great interview, I could listen to Steve all day. I think the 70's was the best year for music (rock).
@sirfrancisdrake42856 жыл бұрын
Children of the Future and Sailor by the Steve Miller Band are still my favorites .
@noahmatteson45254 жыл бұрын
Number 5 is amazing too. Along with Brave New World
@Cap6833 жыл бұрын
Also “Brave New World.”
@axehound37182 жыл бұрын
The early stuff aside, “SMB wise” 1 through 7 are genius!! 8 was finally a hit and 9 and 10 are still summer time bangers!
@juniorjohnson59612 жыл бұрын
Loved both of those Albums .I remember listening to them with Headphones on LSD 🎧
@juniorjohnson59612 жыл бұрын
The original Space 🤠
@normandorough43596 жыл бұрын
Thanks mitch. You the man. You let steve loose. To talk...you didn't interrupt at all.. Class..
@Joncartervoiceovers6 жыл бұрын
Mitch, FANTASTIC job on this interview. Watched it from beginning to end. EXCELLENT!
@jimbobjimbob82755 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview, always great to listen to Steve Miller.
@skydog90435 жыл бұрын
Boy Scaggs and Steve in the same band!!!! Totally Awesome
@johnwillard61982 жыл бұрын
I just love his exuberance
@zanehayes43803 жыл бұрын
Man, I could listen to him talk for hours.
@Mark_KE8YCV6 жыл бұрын
Saw Steve at Pine Knob in Michigan last week, Tore the house down. Thanks for the truly great interview.
@juniorjohnson59612 жыл бұрын
I'm from Monroe Michigan , seen a lot of great shows their !
@universaldonor31003 жыл бұрын
I met Steve in '72....he had come down with mono or hepatitis during a European tour and came back to the states to get well while staying at his parents lakeside home in Heath, TX.....I came by to see Bud (Bud and his family leased a house from us...also near the lake in Heath) and Steve was there just sitting in the living room with his guitar and working on some songs.....he wasn't Steve Miller! he was just Bud's younger brother...a musician.......a year or so later...I was in college and heard The Joker on the stereo in the door room across the hall.....I ran in there to get a better listen....damn!! that was one of the songs he was working on!....Love listening to the stories he had to tell here.....
@prairiegold68703 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely fantastic! Wonderful!
@ricklanders5 ай бұрын
I never knew Steve was so involved in the Chicago blues scene. What a great career, and he's still going strong! A great American artist.
@PlayThatPodcast4 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview. Not a lot of videos of Steve going on with his stories at length, so this was a great look at what kind of guy he is. Nicely done!
@jessiearies19123 жыл бұрын
Very nice to listen to Steve Miller about his life & music. I have listened 2 his music from the beginning & have his albums. It's very interesting!
@kenlelugas1586 жыл бұрын
What an amazing interview. This was as captivating as some of the workshops at Gear Fest. Thank you Steve and Mitch.
@MrStirCrazy6 жыл бұрын
Wow great interview, Bought his records since i was a little kid.
@toddflowers80526 жыл бұрын
The best interview I have EVER seen ! Thanks Mitch and Sweetwater !
@marklopez68496 жыл бұрын
Todd Flowers , I agree. Steve has played here in Eugene/Springfield and is the man. My buddy T-m(not sure he wants his name out) played drums for him at the Hult center and said Steve was a true perfectionist and bossy(lol, that the people were there for him, not the Band) he said Steve was cool. This interview though, says a lot about his life and his musicianship. I could almost feel the bars, clubs and music as he spoke. I sing a few of his songs in my band and they are always well received.
@Mission2Transition6412 жыл бұрын
Steve needs to write a BOOK!! HE has so many great stories.
@kevdonew14126 жыл бұрын
going to see him in a few months looking forward to it always liked his music for sure great interview
@greggnumme86446 жыл бұрын
We can't help but admit that he wrote some of the soundtrack of Our Lives, and I've seen him a few times over the course of the years, but I have to say; a very nice self-effacing man! Humorous, interesting, great story good music and an all-around nice guy! Rock on Steve & bless your heart! And to say that is actually saying something, 35 years in, & you meet a few people; not all of them can hang with this cat!
@anitamrohs97002 ай бұрын
Love his Playing. 👌🎶🎙🎶 You so Amazing wonderful Steve Miller. ⭐️❤️⭐️🇺🇲
@mattgilbert73476 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview!
@Deanomx434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Vid.
@mikesenko16 жыл бұрын
that was just flippin awesome thanks mitch and steve
@BADD4006 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Hope you got to spend good long time with Steve.
@SEVNTIGERS3 жыл бұрын
Best interview of Steve Miller! what a great guy. i had no idea he knew Les Paul for all those years! And all the other guitar greats he knew and played with - Wow! thanks Sweetwater!
@michaelp8856 Жыл бұрын
74! and watching this in 2022 he's 79....man - gotta play more
@GuitarWithDofka3 жыл бұрын
Amazing interview. Much respect.
@markhamilton66276 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview with a musician who really matters!
@GuttlinGuitars6 жыл бұрын
AWESOME interview. Legend.
@avjake3 жыл бұрын
Great interview, Mitch! I had no idea he had so much exposure to the blues greats.
@ashleyana70843 жыл бұрын
My dad is around Steve's age, and is a musician himself, so since I was a little girl I fell in love with him and his music! Broke my heart when I found out he was 53 years older than me and I'd probably never get the chance to experience him live in concert 😭
@TLovetoDance012 Жыл бұрын
He’s still playing shows!!
@queenofcopas5 жыл бұрын
I love his music, and he seems to be such a cool person. Such a pity that the radio only plays The Joker, Abracadabra or Fly Like an Eagle. Hopefully I'm going to see you live one day, Steve!!
@spaceghost89954 жыл бұрын
Who listens to FM radio anymore?
@juniorjohnson59612 жыл бұрын
I agree he has many songs that are much better !
@djizzah2 жыл бұрын
I listen to him on you tube premium, it plays all his songs, not just hits, nobody listens to radio in Australia, just Bluetooth Spotify, Amazon music etc
@johnconroy83232 жыл бұрын
I haven’t listened to radio in about 20 years seriously Also been a trucker since 94 I didn’t think anyone listen to radio anymore except maybe am news am morning Steve miller is awesome once I saw him open up for the Grateful Dead way back in the way way back before time
@dipling.pitzler76502 жыл бұрын
i still remember an interview about 27 years ago when Steve Miller explained how he bought his first synth insisting on one that made "wind" noises!.
@TheFarout693 жыл бұрын
Book Of Dreams is on my top album list. I heard that record when I was a kid and never stopped listening to it. Finally saw Steve in Dallas in the late 90's at a 4th of July show, wow what a great concert. Eric Johnson and Warren Haynes opened for him and the SMB played for 3 and 1/2 hours! Killer sound!
@Michael-dz9vkАй бұрын
i agree ,a very good interview where steve is allowed to talk about his life in music,with out unneeded interuptions ,which is what we want, 😊❤
@larryleet51956 жыл бұрын
Great interview.
@EdwardHester36155 жыл бұрын
Love this guy..his music was s huge part of my childhood
@MrScottsearles4 ай бұрын
Mr. Miller sir, awesome to see you! I saw you years ago in Hanover NH, great show!
@AmpasaurusWrecks Жыл бұрын
Amazing stories, love Steve.
@srwaite76 жыл бұрын
Great stuff guys! Rock on!
@lab43892 жыл бұрын
Love many of Steve’s songs, but his rendition of “Motherless Children” is epic. 🤛🏻👍🏻🎼
@IronMonkey774 жыл бұрын
I am a Steve Miller fan 4ever. He is 4ever great!
@normandorough43596 жыл бұрын
Agree.. great interiew..steve is a bluesman....
@Fezzler616 жыл бұрын
Love this guy. I'm sure he is tough as nails to work with, but he earned it.
@TLovetoDance012 Жыл бұрын
I agree I’m sure he’s fair but can be tough. What very successful person isn’t?
@Fezzler61 Жыл бұрын
@@TLovetoDance012 Agree. I have a lot of respect for him.
@blueflagmusic Жыл бұрын
The first Guitar Player magazine i ever bought,Steve on the cover. Time keeps on tickin'............
@PrankZabba2 жыл бұрын
He better write an autobiography
@KarlMiller-DjKarl6 жыл бұрын
Great music, great stories, great recording artists... Steve Miller is just epic and always will be.. P.S. I love my Novation 49 SL MK 2 midi controller I ordered from Sweetwater... ☮🔥
@bIgdog-oi6ir6 жыл бұрын
Steve Miller is the man !!!!!!
@coolartps4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@terryhorton817 Жыл бұрын
I have dug on some Steve Miller since hi first album ! I recently purchased a new bass guitar and Amp from Sweetwater and I'm very pleased with the service ,prices ,and quality ! The service department is Phenomenal as well !✔ if your shopping for Gear , don't buy it until you compare Sweetwater Selections and Prices !✔ Rock on with some Steve Miller !✔✔✔
@MarvinSheats3 жыл бұрын
Wow Great interview with the awesome Steve Miller.
@Charliegirl24 жыл бұрын
I just downloaded Living in the USA my favorite Steve Miller song. I had to see what happened to him. That song reminds me of when I was about 14 and I went to Melbourne Fla to visit my sister and she had this album.
@natev19562 жыл бұрын
I'd love to here Steve's dentists music, hahaha...awesome to see he's alive and kickin', great stories!
@jeffthewhiff Жыл бұрын
Steve is a very cool guy and an awesome musician!👍