Award-winning MuscaBus driver says she's blessed Nov 27, 2008
Harrison said Hagens love for music led her to write a jingle about MuscaBus set to the tune of the 1960s Roger Miller hit, King of the Road, which has been played on the local radio station KWPC. The lyrics, in part, are, Driver friendly and a dollar fee. Children under 5 ride free. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
This year's Little Yellow Dog has plenty of energy Nov 26, 2008
He brought 20,000 from an impromptu club of five Heelan Catholic High School alumni, D.A. Davis, Roger Miller, Leonard Gill, Paul Braunger and Bill Barkley, who planned to give him to a Ponca, Neb. family. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Bookworm: Enjoy this interesting peak behind the Opry Curtain’ Nov 23, 2008
Roger Miller was given a leg-up by several Opry stars, and he passed that forward once he was inducted. But that doesn t mean everything was smooth in Opryland. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Country Songs About Trucks Oct 30, 2008
King of the Road - Roger Miller. This song is included for its irony of situation. (Suite101.com)
Looking Back Aug 7, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Miller and Becky left Friday for a vacation trip to Colorado. During their absence, Matt Miller is staying with his grandparents Don Thompson has installed an air conditioner in his barbershop which will make waiting your turn more pleasant. (Kalona News, IA)
'Do I have to sell my soul?' Jul 18, 2008
Nelson penned the Patsy Cline hit Crazy; Kristofferson's first big payday came when Roger Miller recorded Me and Bobby McGee; Hall wrote Harper Valley PTA and continued writing for others after his solo career took off; and Earle was a salaried writer for two publishing companies before his first hits as an artist. While many singer-songwriters have their work covered, a few also keep a sideline of writing specifically for others. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Whitcome service Jun 20, 2008
Casket bearers included Roger Miller, Arlan Hanson, Craig Thatcher, Scott Duval, Chad Lowenhagen, Chad Philipps, Brian Siddons and Rick Olson. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls is serving the family. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Legendary Price Jun 13, 2008
But he later formed the Cherokee Cowboys, which included, believe it or not, the likes of Willie Nelson, Roger Miller and Johnny Paycheck. They each had written songs that helped Price s career soar, such as Nelson s song, Night Life. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jerry Cole, '60s guitarist and surf songwriter; at 68 Jun 8, 2008
Mr. Cole went in a country-rock direction after session work with Roger Miller and country singers Chuck Howard and Susie Allanson, All Music reported. In 2004, Mr. Cole was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. (Boston Globe)
Deans donate $1 million to Wayland 05-18-2008 May 18, 2008
From 1963-66 he starred in The Jimmy Dean Show, presenting country music with an easy charm on Thursday evenings on ABC-TV. Dean introduced to a national audience such country stars as George Jones, Patsy Cline, Roger Miller, Roy Clark and Buck Owens, as well as Jim Henson and his Muppets. He was also a popular guest host for Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, Dinah Shore and Joey Bishop. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Mustang Chorus joins college choir May 12, 2008
Finally, the San Jac Choirs and the Mustang Chorus combined to perform a medley of music from Big River, a Tony Award-winning musical with all music written by Roger Miller. The story of Big River revolves around Mark Twain's classic characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, and the Mustang boys (along with FJH sponsor Melissa Smith) were excited to dress in "Huck" attire to perform (as opposed to their usual formal choral uniform). (Friendswood Journal, TX)
Sense sent reeling and feeling Apr 12, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
At ICA, a multisensory experience of dance, music, and more Apr 11, 2008
Artists from multiple disciplines - filmmaker Alla Kovgan, set designer Dedalus Wainwright, choreographer/dancers Alissa Cardone and Ingrid Schatz, musician/composer Roger Miller (Mission of Burma, Alloy Orchestra), lighting designer Kathy Couch, and guest dancers DeAnna Pellecchia and Stephanie Lanckton - are weaving their crafts into the performance piece "Fuse," one of two works that Kinodance will premiere this weekend in a program presented by CRASHarts. Kinodance shares the concert with... (Boston Globe)
Boston rockers reinvent themselves Apr 4, 2008
"There is an openness that suits me perfectly," Roger Miller says of composing music for the Kinodance concerts at the ICA next week ... Roger Miller performs with Kinodance, along with Lorraine Chapman the Company, next Friday and Saturday at the ICA (100 Northern Ave.). (Boston Globe)
Fresno State women's basketball team drives toward the top Mar 18, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Sound of silence Mar 15, 2008
The score by Terry Donahue, Ken Winokur, and Roger Miller ranges from "highly percussive music to rich and seductive melodies" with jazz, rock, Latin, and classical flavors, according to Winokur. The musicians also use found objects like hubcaps and truck springs, so look out when the bank explodes. (Boston Globe)
'I was killing myself' Mar 4, 2008
Me and Bobby McGee went to Roger Miller, whose version then fell into the hands of Janis Joplin, for whom it was a hit, her biggest ever, in the immediate aftermath of her death in 1971. In his heyday, Kristofferson wrote songs for so many people that by 1972 he almost single-handedly swept the Grammy songwriter awards. (Guardian Unlimited)
Grammys At 50: As Cutting-Edge As Ever Feb 5, 2008
The Grammys, he says, have not only honored the world's most talented musicians, the broadcast has served as an international showcase for some era-defining performances -- such as Roger Miller doing "King of the Road," Peter, Paul performing "If I Had a Hammer," the cast of "Hair" singing "Let the Sunshine In," Gladys Knight and the Pips' "Midnight Train to Georgia," Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing," U2's "Beautiful Day" and Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone. And, notes Glor, it's not just the... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Snow wallops C. Illinois, closing schools, stopping traffic Feb 1, 2008
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Friday, February 1, 2008 6:21 AM CST. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Willie Nelson's 75th Birthday Celebration Kicks Off With Deluxe Box Set, ONE HELL OF A RIDE Jan 24, 2008
Also featured are Willie's own early 1960s performances of "Night Life," "Funny How Time Slips Away" and "Crazy," the much-covered songs that broke down the walls between Tin Pan Alley and country music; his mid-1960s recordings for RCA Victor when he forged his own signature blend of country-rock with currents of jazz, swing and deep folk influences; his 1970s invention of "outlaw country" with the multi-platinum country/pop crossover blockbuster "Red Headed Stranger; his historic... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hurtin' songs: Country's top 100 Dec 27, 2007
King of the Road, Roger Miller -- A quirky, laid-back singalong song that was novel enough in the '60s to draw rock-crazed crowds back into country music ... Dang Me, Roger Miller -- King of the Road is, obviously, Miller's best-known song, but Dang Me, released in 1964, was no slouch, either. (Edmonton Journal)
Little Yellow Dog fetches $20,000 Dec 9, 2007
The winning bidders were D.A. Davis, Roger Miller, Leonard Gill, Paul Braunger and Bill Barkley. Davis said he was going to give the dog to the two daughters of Holly and Rod Brown in Ponca, Neb. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sioux Cityan shares Christmas cheer Dec 8, 2007
They'll also stop at the home of Miller's in-laws, Mary and Roger Miller of Sioux City, to sing Christmas carols for Mary, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and cannot travel along. "Lots of people think the bars have hired us to do this, but they haven't," Miller said while wrapping garland around a name tag for one of her helpers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Council deletes proposal to sell riverfront land Dec 4, 2007
Last week the council balked at setting a public hearing for Dec. 31 on the request from Larry and Roger Miller of Midwest Franchise -- Iowa L.L.C. to sell the land for 1 instead of continuing the 100-year lease agreement. "I came to bury Caesar," Larry Miller told the council. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Unsung Heroes Honored at Musicians Hall of Fame Induction Nov 29, 2007
With acoustic bassist Bob Moore laying down the familiar musical line from "King of the Road," newcomer Keith Anderson opened the show with the Roger Miller hit. The Jordanaires, who provided background vocals to hit recordings for Elvis Presley and many others, helped Mandy Barnett deliver particularly strong performances of Patsy Cline's "Crazy" and Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man." George Jones made a surprise appearance during the A-Team's set and sang one of his classics, "The Grand... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Controversy over riverfront land continues Nov 28, 2007
At issue this time is a request from Larry and Roger Miller of Midwest Franchise -- Iowa L.L.C., who have asked the City Council to sell their company 25 acres of land they currently lease for the Mlr Tym Marina, Bev's on the River and Hilton hotel, which is under construction ... Roger Miller is president of Concrete Speciality in South Sioux City, and Larry Miller owns the USA Steak Buffets in Omaha ... Roger Miller was in meetings Tuesday and could not be reached for comment. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Oklahoma celebrates 100 years Nov 13, 2007
Oklahoma has been the birthplace of many other famous entertainers and actors, including James Garner, Ron Howard, Chuck Norris, Roger Miller, Patti Page, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Leon Russell, Toby Keith and new country superstar Carrie Underwood. Two novelists who won Pulitzer prizes were born in Oklahoma Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man, and N. Scott Momaday, the state s centennial poet laureate, who was honored for the 1969 novel, House Made of Dawn. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Ordinance places restrictions on beach weddings Nov 7, 2007
Those members are Dr. Patricia Gill, Margaret England and Roger Miller. The Commission also passed a resolution to subscribe to the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and a proclamation to honor the City of Starke on its 150th Anniversary. (The St. Augustine Record)
Take a trip down the Mississippi River with the cast of Big River’ Nov 2, 2007
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with music by Roger Miller was written for the stage by William Hauptman. Martineau sings the praises of not only the excellent music but the humor and tenderness of the story line. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Multi-faceted Dickerson brings own brand of American music to Temecula Nov 1, 2007
Although he "never really set out to be a writer," Dickerson currently writes a bimonthly column in Guitar Player Magazine aptly named "Deke the Guitar Geek," and has been called upon to write numerous liner notes for CDs by the likes of Buck Owens, Roy Orbison, Johnny Paycheck and Roger Miller. Most recently, he wrote extensively for the accompanying books for two Merle Haggard box sets. (North County Times)
Porter Wagoner, 80, country singer Oct 31, 2007
In 1960, he joined the Opry and started what became his syndicated national TV show, presenting guests who included almost any country star of consequence, like Roger Miller, George Jones and Kitty Wells. In 1967, his vocal accompanist, Norma Jean, left, and Parton succeeded her. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
England Your England: Shocking Row in Parliament Oct 23, 2007
On the blog now: Updated at 7:28 AM. Updated: 6:55 AM 10/23/07. (Townhall.com)
Acts & Openings Oct 14, 2007
This classic tale of adventure and self-discovery is a heartwarming piece of Americana and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score for its homespun mix of country, blues, and gospel music by Roger Miller, one of the great country singer-songwriters of the 1960 s.. While this celebrated novel would seem to be a peculiar choice to adapt into a musical, what audiences will experience is an uplifting and ultimately positive story about a young man s journey to look... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Paul Thorn and band in concert tonight (10/11) Oct 13, 2007
And I like a lot of the older stuff, by Roger Miller, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Waits. No one should be surprised each is an original, like Thorn. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Mission's the same whether playing a bar or ICA Sep 25, 2007
Guitarist Roger Miller of legendary Boston band Mission of Burma ... So now, MOB - Prescott, guitarist Roger Miller, bassist Clint Conley, and behind-the-scenes sound engineer Bob Weston (taking over Martin Swope's old post) - plays art spaces and ornate theaters instead of just beer-soaked, burned-out basements. (Boston Globe)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Test Your Country Knowledge Aug 17, 2007
a) Willie Nelson b) Buck Owens c) Roger Miller d) Waylon Jennings. 11. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Some Women You Need to Hear Aug 10, 2007
Roger Miller would be jealous. More on Shepherd in the future. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Reba McEntire Expresses Herself in South Pacific Aug 8, 2007
Gary Morris appeared on Broadway in La Boheme during the 1980s, Pam Tillis had a three-week run in the cast of Smokey Joe's Cafe, Roger Miller won a Tony award for the music of Big River, and Dottie West once hit the road in a touring production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The Broadway-Music Row connection has gone the other way, as well. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Daily News letters Jul 29, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. Coverage of the competition rich in Native history. (Anchorage Daily News)
Complete Story Jul 8, 2007
He said a familiarity with the role from Twain s original book and the traveling show featuring the music of Roger Miller made him very desirous to play Finn. I m not a big, handsome, romantic lead type of guy, Kruep said. (Bradstown Kentucky Standard, KY)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Big & Rich, June Carter Cash and Porter Wagoner Jun 15, 2007
The song was "Private John Q," a truly deep-catalog Roger Miller tune, and I was amazed that even I remembered it. It was not released as a single and never charted, although it's a great song. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
The Good Ole Days: The Radio and My Grandfather Jun 15, 2007
KXOK played a wide range of popular music from the Rolling Stones to Aretha Franklin to Roger Miller. The aired bowling tips from local pros and information on how to get your car warmed up faster on cold winter mornings. (Human Events Online)
Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich Rattle CMA Music Festival Jun 12, 2007
Paisley is a latter-day Roger Miller. He has the same skewed wit and the same genius for spinning out insanely memorable lyrics. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Car sales king going strong Apr 21, 2007
" It has been enough to buy him dozens of dealerships, an office building, three shopping centers and eight huge ranches. He also operates his own advertising agency, television studio and finance company. "I've scaled back a bit on the dealerships; I own just four now," Worthington explained. He and I had agreed that the next time he flew his Learjet 35 into town we would meet at his Ford dealership in Long Beach, where the walls are a gallery of photos from more than a half-century of his... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Check out this week's intriguing tracks Apr 17, 2007
Brad Paisley: Paisley's the closest thing Nashville has to a modern-day Roger Miller the kind of guy who can make "I'd like to check you for ticks" work as a pick-up line. His use of guitars is just as imaginative the dual-channel Money for Nothing honk that drives the verses, the chicken-picking fills and solos, even the backwards track in the final chorus. (USA Today -- Life)
Des' new adventure Apr 9, 2007
Country singer-songwriter Roger Miller created the music for McAnuff's Tony-winning Big River (1984); The Who guitarist-songwriter Pete Townshend collaborated with McAnuff on the book for his hit staging of Tommy (1992). Ray Davies of The Kinks ( 80 Days ), Randy Newman ( Faust, 1995) and Frankie Valli ( Jersey Boys, 2005) are among the musical phenoms who have accepted the Playhouse invitation, with several of those deals paying off with small (though in the case of Jersey Boys, larger and... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
February 1-15, 2007 obituaries Mar 16, 2007
Services: Sunday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ralph Keeton officiating and Roger Miller giving the eulogy. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Fundraiser planned for recording studio owner who suffered stroke Mar 15, 2007
Roger Miller, of local band Milk 'n' Honey, had no problem lining up music for the event. "If we were to allow everyone who contacted us to play, if we'd give them all half-hour slots, it would be a two-day event," said Miller. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kris Kristofferson's lyrical journey continues Feb 28, 2007
Roger Miller had taken Bobby McGee to No. 12 on the country charts earlier that year, but the show at Newport changed everything for Kristofferson, immediately and forever. "That was it," recalled Kristofferson. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Music reviews Feb 27, 2007
Covering Merle Kilgore and The Kinks, Lynn Anderson and CCR, they create the perfect party disc for people who dont think Roger Miller rocked enough and who like their T. Rex with a little twang n tremolo. Mansfield. (USA Today -- Life)
VLT's Full Monty reveals fine assets Feb 22, 2007
Its all set to a buoyant score by Roger Miller, whose twangy and comical take on life perfectly fits the story Twain created, offset by some tender ballads. But this is not your standard version of Big River. (Herald-Tribune)
Alloy Orchestra finds romance with 'The Eagle' Feb 17, 2007
The score, by Winokur and partners Terry Donahue and Roger Miller, is a long, shimmering strand that becomes agitated at climactic moments -- drums when soldiers gather -- and shifts quietly from one texture to another. Mussorgsky is hinted at in the scene-setting opening chords. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Huck Finn follows new signs down a Big River Feb 17, 2007
Its all set to a buoyant score by Roger Miller, whose twangy and comical take on life perfectly fits the story Twain created, offset by some tender ballads ... Its all set to a buoyant score by Roger Miller, whose twangy and comical take on life perfectly fits the story Twain created, offset by some tender ballads. (Herald-Tribune)
Analysis: Country comes to town Feb 12, 2007
In 1968, Glen Campbell's By the Time I Get to Phoenix won album of the year, and song of the year went to Bobby Russell's Little Green Apples, which had a pop version by O.C. Smith and a country version by Roger Miller. The Chicks' wins were a clear show of industry support for the controversial group. (USA Today -- Life)
Diving for dollars: Tawny Gray again top money-raiser for Special Olympics Feb 4, 2007
22, way up from last year's 40,000 or so, said Roger Miller, event organizer and Five-Valley Area director for Special Olympics Montana. Gray is the perennial winner, he said. (Missoulian, MT)
Gerald W. Jelly’ Miller Jan 9, 2007
He was preceded in death by: his parents; three brothers Richard, LeRoy and Roger Miller; one sister, Beatrice Clum; and one granddaughter, Sarah Miller. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cornell with Deacon Dennis Rivers officiating. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
