About Biscuit Miller
Born 1961. Biscuit Miller is an American singer.
David Leon "Biscuit" Miller (born December 30, 1961) is an American electric blues bassist, singer and songwriter. He writes most of his own material, and has released four albums to date. In 2012 and 2017, Miller won a Blues Music Award in the 'Instrumentalist - Bass' category.
His best known songs include "Lay It On Down", " Bottle of Whiskey Bottle of Wine", "Going Home", "One More Mile", "Monday Morning Blues", and "Wishbone". Miller performed at the Bradenton Blues Festival in December 2017. Down Beat described him as "a real crowd-pleaser." It won Rodgers a Handy Award for Best New Artist, although he died before he could accept his award. Miller moved on to backing George "Mojo" Buford and Lady Blue (a backing vocalist for Ike & Tina Turner).
By 2009, Miller had formed his own band. Blues with a Smile was released in 2010. Guest performers included Billy Branch on harmonica, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Shawn Kellerman on guitar and Andrew "Blaze" Thomas on drums. They played alongside Miller's regular backing outfit, the Mix. In 2012 Miller gained his first Blues Music Award, whilst Blues with a Smile, received airplay on Sirius XM Radio.
His recording Wishbone (2016), where the title track was inspired by Miller's two grandsons being excited about making a wish on the turkey wishbone during their Thanksgiving dinner. In May 2017, Miller won his second Blues Music Award in the 'Instrumentalist - Bass' category.
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Who is Biscuit Miller?
musical artist
When was Biscuit Miller born?
Biscuit Miller was born on 30 December 1961 in Chicago.
What is Biscuit Miller's occupation?
Biscuit Miller is a singer.
What nationality is Biscuit Miller?
Biscuit Miller is American.
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