If rock legend Eric Clapton calls you the greatest, people listen.
That’s exactly how much people in the music industry respected the late Jerry Miller.
Highly respected guitarist and Moby Grape member, Jerry Miller, died Saturday in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 81.According to Variety, the talented entertainer was once dubbeed “the greatest guitar player in the world” by Clapton and was ranked among the greatest 100 guitarists of all-time by Rolling Stone.
Miller was a founding member of Moby Grape. Miller’s cause of death has not been publicly shared.
The news of Miller’s death was posted on the Moby Grape Facebook page.
“Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” the post said. “Jo and the family are asking for everyone to please give them some privacy and respect, and Jo asked that people cease phone calls for the time being. Thank you.”
Miller’s music career began in the 1950s and played an integral role in forming Moby Grape in 1966, according to Variety.
He then went on to form The Rhythm Dukes and saw great success by performing as a solo artist.
With a passion for music and dedication to his craft, he became an entertainment staple.Miller’s guitar skills were recognized by many greats in the music industry. He was admired by other rock legends like Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Taj Mahal, and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, who covered Moby Grape songs at their first rehearsal, according to Variety.
Take a listen at Miller’s legendary guitar skills: