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John Miles (born John Ashford Miles, 23 April 1949 in Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, England) is an English vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player, best known for his 1976 Top 3 UK hit single, "Music".
<p>He was a member of the bands 'The Influence' (which also included Paul Thompson, later drummer with Roxy Music and Vic Malcolm, later lead guitarist with Geordie) and 'The John Miles Set', before starting his solo career in 1971.
<p>During the 1970s he issued eighteen singles and four albums, including Rebel (1976), Stranger In The City (1977), and Zaragon (1978). However, Miles had most success with singles; in addition to "Music", he also charted with "Highfly" (1975), "Remember Yesterday" (1976), and "Slow Down" (1977). Most of his songs were co-written with his bassist, Bob Marshall.
<p>In the 1980s, he continued to record and tour. In 1983, a new radio station in the South of England, Radio Mercury, used parts from the song "Music" for their link jingles. The song itself also received...
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