American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor (1936–1992).
Born January 2nd, 1936 in Fort Worth. [ref]
Died October 25th, 1992 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer). [ref]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Miller, who died on October 25th, 1992 at the age of 56. Roger Miller was a singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He was known for writing hit singles such as “King of the Road,” “Dang Me,” and “England Swings.” Miller became one of country music’s most highly respected singers, winning 11 Grammy Awards, a Tony Award and four country music association awards. Roger Miller was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 2nd, 1936, and was later raised in Erick, Oklahoma, where he developed an early interest in music. He spent much of his early career playing in bars as a bassist for various honky-tonk bands. He later signed to the Mercury label in 1965, and soon after his career took off. Between 1965 and 1972 Miller wrote some of the 20th century’s biggest hits. He is remembered for his successful career as a singer, songwriter, and performer, who brought joy to his many fans around the world. Roger Miller was an acclaimed songwriter and a true entertainer. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans.
Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life. John Muir