Rufus Miller, a guitarist and key member of the band Tower of Power, passed away on September 6, 2023. He was known for his exceptional talent and contributions to the band’s distinctive sound since joining in 1997. His influence on the group and the music community will be remembered fondly by fans and fellow musicians alike.
He is a free man living his dream!
Power - Tower of Power album - was created in 1986.
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The band Tower of Power has released 18 studio albums, the latest being The Great American Soulbook in 2009. They also released six live albums and three DVDs and videos.
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There was never a 5-member Tower of Power band. Emilio's original band, The Motowns, started small. As it grew and Emilio added horns, he changed the name to Tower of Power. Here's the lineup from their first album, East Bay Grease, 1971: Rufus Miller - lead vocals Greg Adams - trumpet and flugelhorn Mic Gillette - lead trumpet and trombone Steve Kupka - baritone sax Emilio Castillo - tenor sax Skip Mesquite - lead tenor sax Francis "Rocco" Prestia - bass Willie Fulton - guitar David Garibaldi - drums In the 1972 album, Bump City, Rufus Miller was replaced as lead singer by Rick Stevens, and Brent Byars (congas) was added. In the 1973 album, Tower of Power, Chester Thompson was added as a keyboardist, Rick Stevens was replaced by Lenny Williams, Willie Fulton was replaced by Bruce Conte, and Skip Mesquite was replaced by Lenny Pickett.
In 1078, William the Conqueror built White Tower, which was later finished by his son Rufus.
The cast of Tower of Babel - 2005 includes: Miller Oberlin as Miller
He is a free man living his dream!
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Power - Tower of Power album - was created in 1986.
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