Roy Milton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roy Milton
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| Birth name | Roy Bunny Milton |
| Born | July 31, 1907 Wynnewood, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1983 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1920s–1970s |
| Labels | Specialty, Warwick, Kent, King, Black and Blue |
| Associated acts | Ernie Fields, Camille Howard, Johnny Otis |
Roy Bunny Milton (born July 31, 1907 – died September 18, 1983) was an American musician. He was a talented singer, drummer, and bandleader. Roy Milton was famous for his R&B and jump blues music.
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Roy Milton's Musical Journey
Roy Milton was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. His grandmother was from the Chickasaw tribe. He grew up on an Indian reservation before his family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the late 1920s, he joined the Ernie Fields band. He started as a singer and later became their drummer.
Forming The Solid Senders
In 1933, Roy Milton moved to Los Angeles. There, he started his own band called the Solid Senders. Camille Howard played the piano in his band. They performed in local clubs and began making records in the 1940s. His first song was "Milton's Boogie." He released it on his own record label.
Becoming a Hit Maker
Roy Milton's big break came in 1945. His song "R.M. Blues" became a huge success. It reached number 2 on the Billboard R&B music chart. It also made it to number 20 on the pop chart. This success helped a new record company called Juke Box Records become famous. The company later changed its name to Specialty Records.
In 1950, Roy Milton and his band played at a big concert in Los Angeles. It was called the Cavalcade of Jazz. Many famous musicians performed that day. About 16,000 people came to watch.
Later Career and Legacy
Roy Milton and his band became very popular for their live shows. They traveled a lot and kept making hit songs for Specialty Records. He had 19 songs that reached the Top Ten on the R&B charts. Some of his biggest hits were "Hop, Skip and Jump" (1948), "Information Blues" (1950), and "Best Wishes" (1951).
He left Specialty Records in 1955. Around this time, rock and roll music became very popular. Roy Milton's style of music was not as trendy anymore. However, he kept performing. In 1970, he played with the Johnny Otis band at the Monterey Jazz Festival. He also started recording new albums in the 1970s.
Roy Milton passed away in Los Angeles on September 18, 1983. He was 76 years old.
The Solid Senders Band Members
Here are some of the musicians who played in Roy Milton's band, The Solid Senders:
- Drums - Roy Milton
- Piano - Camille Howard
- Bass - Edward David Robinson, Clarence Jones, Dallas Bartley, Billy Hadnott
- Guitar - Johnny George "Junior" Rogers, James Davis
- Alto saxophone - Earl Simms, Caughey Roberts, Clifton Noel, John Kelson (also known as Jackie Kelso)
- Tenor saxophone - Lorenzo "Buddy" Floyd, Bill Gaither, Benny Waters, Eddie Taylor
- Trumpet - Hosea Sapp, Jimmy Nottingham, Aaron Arthur Walker, Charles Gillum
Roy Milton's Albums
Here is a list of some of the albums Roy Milton released:
- Rock 'n' Roll Versus Rhythm and Blues (1959)
- Roots of Rock, Vol. 1: The Great Roy Milton (1971)
- R.M. Blues (1974)
- Roy Milton & His Solid Senders (1976)
- Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies, Volume 9: Roy Milton (1977)
- Instant Groove (1977)
- The Grandfather of R&B (1981)
- Big Fat Mama (1985)
CD Collections
Several collections of Roy Milton's music have been released on CD:
- ROY MILTON & HIS SOLID SENDERS (Specialty 7008; Ace CHD 308)
- GROOVY BLUES: Roy Milton & His Solid Senders, Vol. 2 (Specialty 7024; Ace CHD 435)
- BLOWIN' WITH ROY: Roy Milton & His Solid Senders, Vol. 3 (Specialty 7060; Ace CHD 575)
- DOOTONE ROCK 'N' RHYTHM AND BLUES (Ace CHD 839)
- The Chronological ROY MILTON 1945-1946 (Classics "Blues & Rhythm Series" 5041)
- Roy Milton's MILTONE RECORDS STORY (Acrobat ADDCD 3016)
See also
In Spanish: Roy Milton para niños
