I have been a great admirer of the music of kerry Mills for at least 40 years, but I know next to nothing about him. He wrote some amazing tunes: Redwing(the Moon shines bright on charlie Chaplin); Whislting Rufus, beloved of trad jazz bands and country pub melodeon players; At a Georgia Camp Meeting; the Kerry Mills Barn Dance(presumably he didnt call it that, but I dont know his original title).
    But other than the fact that he was(presumably) American, and was in full flight around 1890(??), I know nothing. Considering how well his tunes are lasting, I feel we should know a bit about the man himself. Anybody got any snippets?