Miller's fascination with the blues began in Dallas,Texas, where he formed his first band The Marksmen.

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While it marks a return to his blues roots, it also contains the band's signature rock and roll sound on tracks like "Rock Me Baby."

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His son Keith has been fronting his father's band at their recent performances and will do so again on Friday at a scheduled concert in Grantham, Lincolnshire that will also feature Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and their respective bands.

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Meat Loaf has postponed his concert in Manchester following continued issues with his band's health.

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The South Carolina native started with his father's big band at the age of 14.

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