John Miles
(1949-2021)

Died aged c. 72

John Miles (born John Errington; 23 April 1949 – 5 December 2021) was a British rock singer, guitarist and keyboard player best known for his 1976 top 3 UK hit single "Music". He won the "Outstanding Musical Achievement" award at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards. He released 10 albums from 1976 to 1999 and was also the touring musician for Tina Turner in 1987.

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John Miles Musician, Singer, Songwriter 1949-2021 Co-writer of musicals performed here at The Customs House A Jarra lad who became “Mr Music” to the World

The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, United Kingdom where they played