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Contributed songs and voice to Disney's animated version of ''Robin Hood'' (1973). |
Contributed songs and voice to Disney's animated version of ''Robin Hood'' (1973). |
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Died of throat cancer on October 25, 1992. |
Died of throat cancer on October 25, 1992. |
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Revision as of 19:04, 22 December 2005
Roger Miller (1936-1992) was a country-pop singer and songwriter. He was the guest star on Episode 321 of The Muppet Show.
Performed his novelty hits "Do-Wacka-Do," "Dang Me," "My Uncle Used to Love Me But She Died" and "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd" on The Muppet Show.
Signature hit was "King of the Road."
Won 11 Grammys, a platinum single, six gold singles and five gold albums.
Contributed songs and voice to Disney's animated version of Robin Hood (1973).
Won Broadway's 1985 Tony Award for Best Score, Music and Lyrics, for Big River.
Died of throat cancer on October 25, 1992.
Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1995.