Scott Miller (musician)
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Scott Miller is a rock and roll
singer, songwriter
, and guitarist
. Born in 1968, Miller grew up on a farm in Swoope, Virginia
. After graduating from William and Mary, he moved to Knoxville, Tennessee
in 1990. In 1994, he helped form a band called the Viceroys, which ultimately morphed into The V-Roys
to avoid confusion with existing groups. The V-Roys were the first act signed on Steve Earle
's E-Squared label. After the V-Roys split up in 1999, Miller formed a new band, Scott Miller and the Commonwealth, who were briefly the house band on Blue Collar TV
.
.
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, and guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
. Born in 1968, Miller grew up on a farm in Swoope, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. After graduating from William and Mary, he moved to Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Founded in 1786, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, U.S.A., behind Memphis and Nashville, and is the county seat of Knox County. It is the largest city in East Tennessee, and the second-largest city in the Appalachia region...
in 1990. In 1994, he helped form a band called the Viceroys, which ultimately morphed into The V-Roys
The V-Roys
The V-Roys are a Knoxville, Tennessee-based alternative country band signed to E-Squared Records. The band was described as "walking the fine line between rootsy country and cutting-edge alternative rock"...
to avoid confusion with existing groups. The V-Roys were the first act signed on Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Stephen Fain "Steve" Earle is an American singer-songwriter known for his rock and Texas Country as well as his political views. He is also a producer, author, a political activist, and an actor, and has written and directed a play....
's E-Squared label. After the V-Roys split up in 1999, Miller formed a new band, Scott Miller and the Commonwealth, who were briefly the house band on Blue Collar TV
Blue Collar TV
Blue Collar TV was a television program that aired on The WB Television Network with lead actors Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. The show's humor dealt principally with contemporary American society, and especially hillbilly, redneck, and Southern stereotypes. The show was...
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Themes
Miller's songs reflect his degrees in American History and Russian Studies. His lyrics include in-depth and specific references to his home, family, history, geography, writers and any part of AppalachiaAppalachia
Appalachia is a term used to describe a cultural region in the eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York state to northern Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. While the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Belle Isle in Canada to Cheaha Mountain in the U.S...
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Discography
- Are You With Me? (2000)
- Thus Always to TyrantsThus Always to Tyrants (album)Thus Always to Tyrants is a 2001 album released by alternative country musician Scott Miller. It was Miller's first full length album release, after the breakup of his previous band, The V-Roys.-Background:...
(2001) - Upside Downside (2003)
- CitationCitation (album)Citation is the 4th album recorded by Scott Miller. It was released on March 24, 2006.-Track listing:All tracks by Scott Miller#"Summons" – 0:25#"Freedom Is A Stranger" – 3:44#"Wild Things" – 2:42#"Still People Are Moving" – 4:53...
(2006) - Reconstruction (2007)
- For Crying Out Loud (2008)
External links
- Official website
- [ AllMusic.com page]
- Live Music Archive Collection of Live Scott Miller Shows for Streaming Online or Download
- 2003 story in Metro Pulse
- Scott Miller at The Music Box - A collection of concert and album reviews for Scott Miller & The V-Roys.
- The V-Roys - Legacy home page of Scott's old band, the V-Roys.