The Steve Miller Band, an American rock band formed in 1966 in San Francisco, achieved significant success in the mid-to-late 1970s with hit singles that became classic rock staples. Led by Steve Miller, the band initially formed as the Steve Miller Blues Band before shortening its name. They released their debut album, *Children of the Future*, in 1968 and followed with a string of successful albums including *Sailor*, *The Joker*, *Fly Like an Eagle*, and *Book of Dreams*. Their *Greatest Hits 1974–78* album sold over 13 million copies. Steve Miller was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2016.
In 1966, the Steve Miller Band was formed in San Francisco, California. The band is led by Steve Miller.
In 1967, Harvey Kornspan negotiated the Steve Miller Band's contract with Capitol Records.
In February 1968, the Steve Miller Band recorded their debut album, Children of the Future.
In March 1968, while in England, the Steve Miller Band recorded their debut album, Children of the Future, at Olympic studios. The band was also arrested for 'importing drugs and possession of a dangerous firearm', but the accusations were dropped.
In October 1968, the Steve Miller Band released their second album, Sailor, which included the single "Living in the USA".
Since 1968, the Steve Miller Band has released albums and singles and currently has released 18 studio albums, six live albums, seven (official) compilation albums, and at least 29 singles.
In 1969, the Steve Miller Band released Brave New World, featuring "Space Cowboy" and "My Dark Hour" and the album 'Your Saving Grace'.
In 1970, the Steve Miller Band released the album Number 5.
In 1971, Steve Miller broke his neck in a car accident, leading Capitol Records to release the album Rock Love.
In 1972, Capitol Records released the double album compilation Anthology, which contained 16 songs from five of the band's first seven albums.
In 1973, the Steve Miller Band released The Joker, which marked a shift towards a more straightforward rock sound. The title track became a No. 1 single.
On January 11, 1974, The Joker was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA.
In 1974, the Steve Miller Band released the album Greatest Hits 1974–78.
In 1976, Steve Miller's "Rock'n Me" knocked Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now" out of the No. 1 spot.
In 1977, the Steve Miller Band released the album Book of Dreams, which included the songs "Jet Airliner", "Jungle Love", and "Swingtown".
In 1978, The Steve Miller Band's Greatest Hits 1974–78 album, released in 1978, sold over 15 million copies.
In 1978, the Steve Miller Band released 'Greatest Hits 1974–78', which has sold over 13 million copies.
In 1982, Steve Miller released the album Abracadabra, which gave him his third No. 1 success with the title track.
On September 20, 1988, Tim Davis, a founding member of Steve Miller Band, died from complications due to diabetes at the age of 44.
On October 30, 2009, long-time Steve Miller Band member Norton Buffalo died from lung cancer.
On June 15, 2010, Steve Miller Band released Bingo!, an album of blues and R&B covers.
On October 26, 2010, John King, drummer during "The Joker" era, died after a short battle with kidney cancer.
On April 18, 2011, Steve Miller Band released Let Your Hair Down, a companion release to Bingo!.
In May 2011, James Cooke, a former guitarist for the Steve Miller Band, died from cancer.
On April 28, 2013, original bassist Lonnie Turner died from lung cancer. Turner's time with the band led to songs such as Jet Airliner, Swingtown, Take the Money And Run, and Jungle Love.
In 2014, the Steve Miller Band toured with the rock band Journey.
In 2016, Steve Miller was inducted as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2022, 'Rock Love' and 'Recall the Beginning...A Journey from Eden' were re-released on CD.
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