Scott Miller (Californian musician)
- Scott Miller (Californian musician)
Scott Miller was formerly a member of the '80s power pop group Game Theory and lead singer of the group The Loud Family. Both bands were based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Miller wrote most of the lyrics and compositions, and played lead guitar.
Miller has been praised by numerous music magazines for his innovative approach to recording, particularly on the Game Theory album "Lolita Nation". During the 1980s, some music industry writers predicted that Game Theory would be "the next REM"; however, widespread fame never materialized.
Many obstacles stood in the way of the group's success. Soon after the release of their 1989 album, "Two Steps From the Middle Ages", their record label, Enigma, went out of business. There were conflicts within the group and their guitarist and vocalist, Donnette Thayer, left the group to form Hex with Steve Kilbey of The Church. During their promotional tour, drummer Gil Ray sustained an injury, causing him to drop out of the tour.
Miller provides answers to fan question in the "Ask Scott" archive on the http://www.125records.com/loudfamily/ website. Other information about Miller is also available on this site. Miller is married with two children, Julianne Elizabeth and Valerie. His wife, Kristine, is a ballet dancer.
Miller is a graduate of UC Davis. Some early Game Theory activity occurred in the Davis area, and Miller was a central part of the 80's Davis music scene. Further information about the Davis rock scene is available at http://www.angrylambie.com/game%20theory.htm.
*Citation
last = Considine
first = J.D.
title = Plants & Birds & Rocks & Things : The Loud Family : Review
publisher = Rolling Stone
place =
year = 1993
url = http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/322024/review/5941733/plantsbirdsrocksthings.
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