John Miles (musician)
John Miles (born John Errington; 23 April 1949 – 5 December 2021) was a British rock singer, guitarist and keyboard player. He was best known for his 1976 top 3 UK hit single "Music".[1]
John Miles | |
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 Miles performing at the Night of the Proms in 2017 in Mannheim, Germany | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Errington |
| Born | 23 April 1949 Jarrow, County Durham, England |
| Died | 5 December 2021 (aged 72) Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, music director |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 1970–2021 |
Miles died after a short illness on 5 December 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England at the age of 72.[2]
References
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 366. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7.
- "Music interpreter John Miles (72) passed away". Netherlandsnewslive.com. 6 December 2021. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
Other websites
- john-miles.net—Unofficial website
- John Miles (musician) discography at Discogs
- John Miles on IMDb
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