The Steve Miller Band debuted in San Francisco at the Avalon in January 1967, and they were an immediate success. They quickly became a headliner at area venues and The Monterey Pop Festival in June. The week after Monterey, the Miller Blues Band backed Chuck Berry at the Fillmore Auditorium.
After Monterey, the band signed with Capitol Records. Steve Miller negotiated a contract giving him complete artistic control. It was also one of the most lucrative contracts in music history, setting a new standard for future artists. The Steve Miller Band flew to England to record their first album with Glyn Johns as engineer. "Children of the Future" was released in May 1968 and was a staple of progressive FM stations throughout the country. Many would agree that this is one of the greatest debut albums ever. The band did not see their first top 40 album until "Sailor," released in October of the same year. This album featured Miller's first hit, "Living in the U.S.A." and also introduced us to the "Gangster of Love." "Your Saving Grace," released in November 1969, also made it in the top 40. In the meantime, the touring schedule was hectic, and there was bickering between band members, and Capitol was constantly demanding new albums. The next album, "Recall the Beginning...A Journey From Eden," featured session work by a variety of people. Released in March 1972, this album deserves a second look with great tracks like "Nothing Lasts," "Journey From Eden," and "Love's Riddle." Miller broke his neck in a car wreck in 1972 while on his way to the airport for a European tour. Steve went home to his parents in Dallas for eight months to nurse himself back to health. This was an important turning point in his career, and a time at which he did some deep reflection.
Steve Miller returned to California, emerged from the studio after 19 days with a brand new sound. "The Joker" was released October 1973, and was the first album Steve had produced himself. He finally had a number 1 song. Touring increased with opening acts such as Boz Scaggs and James Cotton.
Between touring, managing his career, writing songs, and recording 8 albums in 65 months, Steve was exhausted. He decided to take some time off, and spent the next year and a half writing and recording the bulk of his next two albums. "Fly Like an Eagle" was released May 1976 and one year and one day later "Book of Dreams" was released. The two albums contained a string of multiple hit songs. The band was now playing arenas rather than theaters. Both albums were certified quadruple platinum.
With the addition of Kenny Lee Lewis on rhythm guitar, Steve Miller reached platinum status once again with the release of "Abracadabra" in June 1982. A live album and video were released the following year. "Italian X Rays," the band's first digital recording, was released November 1984. Steve released "Living in the 20th Century" in 1986. This album yielded the hit "I Want To Make The World Turn Around" featuring a Kenny G sax solo. Steve returned to his roots, in 1988 with the release of "Born 2B Blue," with a completely new band. This album received much acclaim from music critics including Leonard Feather of the L.A. Times.
In 1988, Les Paul invited Steve to appear on a Cinemax special with other great guitarists, including B.B. King, David Gilmour, and Eddie VanHalen. This was the first live performance by Steve Miller since 1983. After the show, he attended a Pink Floyd concert at the request of Gilmour. Steve decided it was time to hit the road again.
Steve Miller did hit the road in 1988, and continued for 12 consecutive tours of Amphitheaters across the USA until deciding to take a rest after the 2000 "Into The Future" tour.
During the 1990's Miller released, "Wide River" 1992 and "Steve Miller Band: Box Set" 1994, which included previously unreleased tracks and one new song.

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