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Gary Miller

1924 – 1968

British singer

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Lived 1924 – 1968 (aged 44). Gary Miller was a British actor, singer and singing.

Gary Miller (born Neville Goodall Williams; 3 May 1924 – 15 June 1968) was an English popular music singer and actor who achieved notability in the 1950s and 1960s. His career spanned only 15 years, before he died of a heart attack in 1968. He released 24 singles and six EPs on the Pye label between 1955 and 1967. Pye released a further compilation EP after his death.

Career Miller abandoned football for a stage and radio career and he began touring the UK variety stages in 1953. He had several Top 40 singles early in his career, his debut single in 1955, "The Yellow Rose of Texas" reaching No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart. and peaked at No. 10, his only Top 10 hit. He also began appearing in the musical Come Spy with Me with Danny La Rue and Barbara Windsor, shortly before his death from a heart attack at his south London home.

Selected discography Singles Year Title Label UK Singles Chart 1955 "The Yellow Rose of Texas" Nixa 1956 "Robin Hood" Nixa 1957 "Garden of Eden" Pye Nixa 1957 "Wonderful, Wonderful" Pye Nixa 1958 "The Story of My Life" Pye Nixa 1961 "There Goes That Song Again" / "The Night is Young (And You're so Beautiful)" Pye

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gary Miller?

British singer (1924-1968)

When was Gary Miller born?

Gary Miller was born on 3 May 1924 in Blackpool.

When did Gary Miller die?

Gary Miller died on 15 June 1968 in London.

What was Gary Miller's occupation?

Gary Miller was an actor, singer and singing.

What nationality was Gary Miller?

Gary Miller was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gary Miller

· Wikidata: Q5525596

· DBpedia: Gary Miller (singer)

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