Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 06:19 PM

R.I.P. Dale... I hadn't been made aware of J.J. Cale's (R.I.P.) demise. Unfortunately, I was only turned on to Dale's work 4-5 years ago & never had the opportunity to see/meet/hear him in-person. Thoughts of sympathy to the families of BOTH of these fine songwriters' songwriters/musicians' musicians

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Sep 13 - 12:25 AM

As a student constantly played Fingers Dont Fail me Now. Learn alot from Dale. Thanks Dale.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Sep 13 - 11:24 PM

Remembering the great Dale Miller. Dale invited me for a lesson one Saturday after his McCabes concert (thirty years ago) to the house of Bob Baxter in Calabasas. All he wanted for payment was a can of shaving cream. He taught me his version of Somewhere over the Rainbow. I have played it in countless coffee houses over the last thirty years. He was a fine fellow, true gentleman, with a guitar case plastered with airline stickers from all over the world. I shall always remember him with great fondness.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,Evan Hodge, Colorado
Date: 16 Sep 13 - 12:39 PM

I came to learn about Mr Miller through articles in Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and then followed up on his work, because I liked the character of the man that shone through his words. Then I heard his music. A true musician, dedicated, always exploring and always encouraging others. Obviously a gifted a teacher and caring human being, he will always be there in his music as an inspiration. My condolences to family and friends. -- Ev

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 22 Aug 13 - 11:43 AM

a beautiful player.....I saw the Kicking Mule tour at Keele University in th 70's. Dale seemed to me the most natural of all that lot.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 22 Aug 13 - 06:53 AM

A wonderful musician with a true talent. RIP.

Peter

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 08:00 PM

Sad to read this. He could play some complex stuff (moving bass lines, etc,) but was always musical first and foremost.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,peteman
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 07:45 PM

Such a natural and he played with such a feel good touch. It is too bad a really good one.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 06:14 PM

Sad to hear this. I have one of those Kicking Mule recordings too, and although I haven't listened to it for a long time, I remember he was a very fine player.

Condolences to his family.

Mick

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: Elmore
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 04:25 PM

Really enjoyed Dale's work. Condolences to his wife, Terry.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,Alan Kershaw
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 04:22 PM

I wish I hadn't visited Mudcat tonight. This is very distressing. J J Cale a few weeks ago and now Dale Miller, The great ones are checking out. My most sincere sympathy to Mrs. Miller and all family, relations and friends.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,Suzy T.
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 03:32 PM

Here is a FB post, apparently this sad news is true:
To Dale's Facebook friends. This is his wife Terry. Dale died Monday night from complications of the treatment for lymphoma. He was my soulmate and loving partner/husband for more than 30 years. My fondest memories of him are dancing to his playing in numerous federal and state parks around the west. I know he loved facebook and all his friends in this world --- especially fellow musicians and guitarists. We can remember him through his CDs and on his you-tube channel where you can see his elegant fingers at work.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,Mary Katherine
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 02:01 PM

Dakota Dave Hull posted it on Facebook this morning, but have not seen it mentioned elsewhere yet.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 01:08 PM

Where did you hear this, open mike? I can't find any news of it. I learned some of his arrangements of old standards, Beatle tunes and fiddle tunes off his Kicking Mule albums and it got me started on arranging my own.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 06:24 AM

I had some of his Kicking Mule recordings years' ago. Lovely player.

Subject: RE: Obit: Guitarist Dale Miller (1944-2013)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 02:59 AM

I haven't seen confirmation of this yet. It's not on his website or Facebook page.
His YouTube Channel has some good examples of his playing.

-Joe-

Subject: Obit: Dale Miller
From: open mike
Date: 21 Aug 13 - 02:29 AM

I am very sad to hear/share this notice. Dale Miller RIP
Dale Miller, Acoustic Guitarist dalemiller.com