John Miles | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:John_Miles_-_2017356223244_2017-12-22_Night_of_the_Proms_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_1788_-_B70I9283.jpg) Miles performing at the Night of the Proms in 2017 in Mannheim, Germany | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Errington |
| Born | 23 April 1949 Jarrow, England |
| Died | 5 December 2021 (aged 72) Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, music director |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 1970–2021 |
John Miles (born John Errington; 23 April 1949 – 5 December 2021) was an English rock singer, guitarist and keyboard player best known for his 1976 top 3 UK hit single "Music",[1] which won an Ivor Novello Award, and his frequent appearances at Night of the Proms. He won the "Outstanding Musical Achievement" award at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards.[2] He released 10 albums from 1976 to 1999 and was also a touring musician for Tina Turner from 1987 to 2009.[3]
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 366. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7.
- ^ "Marillion, Anathema, Steve Hackett among Progressive Music Award winners". Teamrock.com. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "John Miles, best known for hit single 'Music', dies aged 72". NME. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2022.