Jerry Miller (born July 10, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American musician, a guitarist and vocalist who was a member of the 1960s San Francisco band Moby Grape. Before joining the group, Miller and bandmate Don Stevenson were members of The Frantics, a Pacific Northwest bar band.
He is 68 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. He currently fronts The Jerry Miller Band, which plays primarily in Tacoma and Ruston, Washington.
Is an internationally acclaimed guitar legend living in the city where he was born, Tacoma, Washington. A veteran blues man, Jerry has been thrilling audiences for over 40 years. He began in the late ‘50s, playing and recording with popular Northwest dance-rock bands including the Elegants. But it was amid the music explosion of the 1960s that his career took off. He contributed stellar guitar work to the hit record I Fought the Law and the Law Won and toured the South with the Bobby Fuller Four. After Fuller's untimely death, Jerry returned to the West. In the epicenter of the cultural revolution, San Francisco, Moby Grape was formed. Jerry provided the fire behind the three-guitar powerhouse band. Fame came fast and hard. The Grape signed with Columbia, recorded a half dozen albums, toured the U.S. and Europe, then slowly fell apart.Over the years, Jerry has shared the stage with many musical greats – Hendrix, Clapton, BB King, and The Doors– and THEY opened for HIM. A world class player, he delivers some of the most complex riffs imaginable. He is a “musician’s musician”, considered a master of the art form by both his peers and music enthusiasts alike. His avid fans include Jimmy Page, Steven Stills, Taj Mahal, David Fricke, Eric Clapton, and Robert Plant. Eric Clapton called Jerry the "best guitar player in the world" when he first came to the U.S. Just listen to The Way I Love You and it will be clear why Robert Plant cites Jerry as a major influence for Led Zeppelin – the band played Moby Grape songs at its first rehearsal. Led Zepplin and the Grateful Dead are just two of the famous bands that have covered Jerry Miller songs live and on record.
I've been listening to Moby Grape for a looonnnnggg time now, and saw Jerry years ago at Sunbanks - then, after I moved over here to the Seattle/Tacoma area, I was fortunate enough to 'discover' Jerry playing at the Summit Pub a little while ago ...what a treat! Now he's not there any more.....Jerry!!! Where are you jamming at now??? I miss ya, brother! You're the best!!!
Thanks so much for the add. Been a fan since the first MG record. So sorry the DC gig went south, I was looking forward. Perhaps we'll make to the west side one day.
Hey Jerry.. I'm thrilled to see you're doing good. I wondered if you ever got a copy of "Jerrys Breakdown" done at Chin studios in 73? The late (Wayne Goodwin), Ernie Hagar, Ken Corday etc. You played one of the best licks maybe nobody ever heard. I still have a hangover from those nights at Town and Country lodge.
Mike Gotcher.. " Luckymud Band", Santa Cruz.. 70's
Come celebrate America's birthday with a little Peace Love and ROCK N ROLL!!(PLUS FIREWORKS!)
The Marina Music Festival honors the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock featuring a live musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Creedence Clearwater Revival .
Hosted by Music Source at the luxurious Waterfront Marina Concert Hall, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 featuring live performances, BBQ, art, and of course a stellar Fourth of July FIREWORKS display. Show starts at 8PM
Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Artistspalooza organization for the arts.
David Lockhart's painfully excessive capturing of the booze-swilling and constantly concupiscent Jim Morrison is an encyclopedic homage to the ethos of rock. Boudeeka's haunting accurate portrayal of Janis Joplin is a tribute to women in rock and the raw emotion that was so much a part of the scene. Carlton Poward is an almost frightening replica with his spot-on Jimi Hendrix characterization and inspired guitar playing. Pat Craig Contra Costa Times
...just this quickie to let you know that I'm featuring you in my new GREAT 20 SHOW called GUITAR-ISTAS - a compilation of bleeding edge innovators <<<---HERE--<< ...and you're in some awesome company! Come on over and have a look!
Hi to everyone from the G Street Band !! Hope all is well and your staying Warm !! We have new Songs posted to our site from our last show at the NPCC so check them out !!
I really admire your guitar playing ... then and now. Our band has been doing Moby Grape songs and getting wonderful response to 'em. Thanks, Rick of the Strolling Scones
Hey Jerry, Thanx so much for adding! i used to hear you at the fillmore in Sf on that L5 and 2 old fender bassman's on chairs with Moby Grape when y'all hit town like a "choir on a freightrain" in '67. I'd never seen amp like that then. i asked you what they were. I was 17!It was so inspiring! Please visit my profile and check out my stuff. Leave a comment if ya feel ta. it would mean a great deal to me.
