Douglas Miller (musician)
Douglas Miller | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Douglas Lee Miller |
| Born | December 31, 1949 Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Origin | Akron, Ohio |
| Died | February 5, 2021 (aged 71) |
| Genres | Gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel, jazz, neo-bop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1984–2021 |
| Labels | A&M, Light, Word, Atlanta International, Rejoice Music |
Douglas Lee Miller (December 31, 1949 – February 5, 2021) was an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1984, with the release of, I Still Love the Name Jesus, that was released by Atlanta International Records. This album along with five others placed on exclusively the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. He released albums with A&M Records, Light Records, Word Records, Atlanta International Records, and Rejoice Music Group.
Early life
[edit]Miller was born on December 31, 1949, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as Douglas Lee Miller, and was reared in the church singing in the choir.[1] He went to the University of Akron, and while there at the college, Mattie Moss Clark trained him how to hone his craft, and presented him at Midnight Musicals put on by The Church of God in Christ.[1] He became known for his baritone timbre.[1]
Music career
[edit]He started his recording music career in 1984, with the release of I Still Love the Name of Jesus by Atlanta International Records, and it placed at No. 5 on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart.[2][3] He would place five more albums upon that chart, with 1985's Unspeakable Joy at No. 6, while 1985's Redeeming Love peaked at No. 22, the next 1988's Sing until Morning went to No. 14 as did 1993's Victory, and 1990s Living at the Top got to No. 15.[2][3]
Discography
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[3] |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| I Still Love The Name Jesus |
|
5 |
| Unspeakable Joy |
|
6 |
| Redeeming Love |
|
22 |
| Sing until Morning |
|
14 |
| Living at the Top |
|
15 |
| Victory |
|
14 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia": 294–5.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b AllMusic. "Douglas Miller : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c Billboard. "Douglas Miller : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Cross Rhythms artist profile
- Douglas Miller discography at Discogs
| International | |
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| National | |
| Artists | |
- 1949 births
- 2021 deaths
- People from Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- African-American songwriters
- African-American Christians
- Musicians from Pennsylvania
- Musicians from Ohio
- Songwriters from Pennsylvania
- Songwriters from Ohio
- A&M Records artists
- Word Records artists
- 20th-century African-American musicians
- 21st-century African-American musicians