Dominic Miller
| Dominic Miller | |
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At Pori Jazz, 2006
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| Background information | |
| Born |
21 March 1960 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Origin | Racine, Wisconsin |
| Genres | Rock, pop, classical, new age, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Naim, Decca, ACT, Q-rious |
| Associated acts | World Party, King Swamp, Sting |
| Website | www |
Dominic Miller (born 21 March 1960) is an Argentinian guitarist best known for his involvement in Sting's projects for over 20 years. Together they wrote "Shape of My Heart," which would be sampled by various artists, including in hit songs for Craig David and the Sugababes. He has released several solo albums.
Miller was born in Hurlingham, Argentina, to an American father, who worked for Johnson Wax, and Irish mother. When he was 10, his family moved to Racine, Wisconsin, where the headquarters of his father's company was based. His first performance was at the age of 15 at a club in Racine, as the only white person in a soul music band. He moved to London and studied at Guildhall School of Music, then returned to the U.S. and took a summer course at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He also took lessons from Brazilian guitarist Sebastião Tapajós.
In the 1980s, Miller toured as guitarist for World Party and King Swamp. As a session musician he recorded with the Pretenders, Phil Collins, Paul Young, and Level 42. Sting hired him for the The Soul Cages (1991) album, and he has been involved with Sting's projects ever since, for over 20 years. "Shape of My Heart", which he wrote with Sting, became a hit for Craig David and the Sugababes.
Miller played nylon-stringed classical guitar on his solo albums First Touch, Second Nature, Third World, and Fourth Wall. He picked up the electric guitar for November before putting it away for most of 5th House and Ad Hoc, on which he played acoustic.
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