Arthur Miles obit

Noted R&B and Blues man Arthur Miles dies

 

He was not on the list.

(July 31, 2024) We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the passing of noted blues and R&B musician, Arthur Miles. He was 74. The post on Miles’ Facebook page said the following:

It is with immense grief and sadness that I write to all of Arthur’s friends here to let you know that early this morning my beloved Arthur passed away. He leaves a massive void as an artist and as a man, that only much time can heal, if ever. You, his friends on FB, have given him so much joy and happiness over the years. He has reconnected with old friends and family, taking time to answer most, if not all, your comments and messages. Thank you folks, you made him soooo happy.

His funeral will be held in the village of Orsenigo near Como, in the church of San Martino, at 10.30am local time on Friday 2nd August..

A big virtual hug to all of you…… Christine

Miles made a name for himself in jazz, blues and R&B, both as a bandleader and in support of other artists. As a teenager in SoCal, he worked with local bands The Curb Feelers, Good Clean Fun, Hardworking, and The Blues Shakers. In 1974, he toured Japan with the Days Band, performing in major cities.

Miles had a long and fruitful recording career, with over a dozen albums released over three decades. He also had a notable career collaborating with American artists. He worked with Edwin Starr, José Feliciano, Big Joe Turner, Johnny Otis, and Jimmy Bo Horne. His dynamic performances and vocal prowess earned him a reputation as a versatile and reliable musician, leading to tours with The Blues Society across California. He also toured Europe supporting the legendary Gloria Gaynor, and even recorded a new version of “I Will Survive” with her.

In 1984, Miles relocated to Italy, expanding his influence by collaborating with Italian artists like Paolo Conte and Loredana Bertè, and appearing in major festivals and TV shows, including the Italian version of the hit TV series The Voice earlier this decade. He also contributed to several hit albums by Italian artists.