Roy Milton
Roy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, d… Read Full Bio ↴Roy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, drummer and bandleader.
Milton’s grandmother was a Native American. He was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and grew up on a reservation before moving to Tulsa. He joined the Ernie Fields band in the late 1920s as singer and, later, drummer.
Moving to Los Angeles in 1933, he formed his own band, the Solid Senders, with Camille Howard on piano, and began recording in the 1940’s. His big break came in 1946, when “R. M. Blues” on the Specialty Records label became a big hit, helping to establish Art Rupe’s company.[1]
He continued to record successfully for Specialty Records through the early 1950s, making a total of 19 Top Ten R&B hits, and becoming a major touring attraction. However, releases on other labels were unsuccessful, and the development of rock and roll had rendered him something of an anachronism by the middle of the decade.
Nevertheless he continued to perform, appearing in 1970 as a member of Johnny Otis’ band at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Milton died in 1983 in Los Angeles, California
Milton’s grandmother was a Native American. He was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and grew up on a reservation before moving to Tulsa. He joined the Ernie Fields band in the late 1920s as singer and, later, drummer.
Moving to Los Angeles in 1933, he formed his own band, the Solid Senders, with Camille Howard on piano, and began recording in the 1940’s. His big break came in 1946, when “R. M. Blues” on the Specialty Records label became a big hit, helping to establish Art Rupe’s company.[1]
He continued to record successfully for Specialty Records through the early 1950s, making a total of 19 Top Ten R&B hits, and becoming a major touring attraction. However, releases on other labels were unsuccessful, and the development of rock and roll had rendered him something of an anachronism by the middle of the decade.
Nevertheless he continued to perform, appearing in 1970 as a member of Johnny Otis’ band at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Milton died in 1983 in Los Angeles, California
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Roy Milton Lyrics
Best Wishes Best wishes Pretty baby If you′ve found somebody new Best wi…
Blue Turning Grey Gee, how I miss Your tender kiss, And the wonderful things w…
Blue Turning Grey Over You Gee, how I miss Your tender kiss, And the wonderful things w…
Christmas Time Blues Well, it′s Christmastime And my baby is so far away Yes, it'…
Hucklebuck Here's a dance you should know When the lights are down…
I'll Come Running Back to You Folks said that you found someone new To do the thing…
Make Love to Me Heaven please send to all mankind, Understanding and peace o…
Marie Here while the day is fading, Dear you I'm serenading, My lo…
Oh Marie Here while the day is fading, Dear you I'm serenading, My lo…
On The Sunny Side Of The Street Walked with no one and talked with no one And I…
R.M. Blues Why oh why, why did you break my heart? Why oh…
The Hucklebuck Here's a dance you should know When the lights are down…
Them There Eyes I was just minding my business Life was a beautiful song Did…
Thrill Me Thrill me, baby, thrill me Like nobody else can do Thrill me…
When I Grow Too Old to Dream When I grow too old to dream I'll have you to…