Classic American singer-songwriter Roger Miller knew how to have a good time. The self-styled "King of the Road" was known for his love of novelty songs and his ability to turn a quick phrase.

Today (December 2) would have been Roger Miller’s 89th birthday. Miller has a deep and varied discography. However, many remember him for his novelty songs. Tracks like “You Can’t Roller Skate in a ...

Best known for novelty songs like "King of the Road," Miller was also a serious songwriter who wrote ballads for artists such as Ray Price. Miller's '70 album A Trip in the Country is newly available.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dean Miller, son of the late musician Roger Miller, who has put together a tribute album to his father. Roger Miller hit the top of the charts in the 1960s with songs ...

The first track of the new album “King of the Road: A Tribute to Roger Miller” opens with Miller jokingly dubbing himself “probably one of the greatest songwriters that ever lived.” As usual, Miller ...

One of the more impressive sights in the Country Music Hall of Fame is the cluster of 11 Grammy Awards credited to Roger Miller, the first country act to shake up the awards show scene as a crossover ...

He enlightened us with the hillbilly zen wisdom of avoiding rollerskating in a buffalo herd. He introduced us to the concept of “maple surple.” He struck an early blow in support of transgender people ...

One of my earliest memories of music is Roger Miller, depicted as a lute-toting rooster, whistling over the credits to Disney’s Robin Hood. The tune still gets stuck in my head on a near daily basis ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dean Miller, son of the late musician Roger Miller, who has put together a tribute album to his father. Musicians Honor Roger Miller SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Roger Miller hit ...