Roger Miller is best known for his humorous novelty songs, which overshadow his considerable songwriting talents as well as his hardcore honky tonk roots. After writing hits for a number of artists in the '50s, Miller racked up a number of hits on his own during the '60s, which became not only country classics, but popular classics as well. He was a multiple [Grammy] and [Tony Award] winner, singer, songwriter, musician and actor. His most recognized tunes included the chart-topping country/pop hits "King of the Road," "Dang Me" and "England Swings."

Roger Dean Miller, was born January 2, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas, the third son of Jean and Laudene (Holt) Miller. Jean Miller died from spinal meningitis when Roger was only a year old. His mother was unable to support the family, and each of her three sons were sent to a different uncle. Roger grew up on a farm outside Erick, Oklahoma with Elmer and Armelia Miller.

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