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.

In 1964, country musician Roger Miller had a big hit on his hands with “King of the Road.” But there’s more to him than that. He also did “Dang Me,” “Do Wacka Do” and a handful of other songs that ...

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 ...

On this day (January 2) in 1936, Roger Miller was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He found success in the country music world as a recording artist and songwriter. He recorded several hit songs.

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 ...

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 ...

Austin artist Shakey Graves — also known as Alejandro Rose-Garcia — released a haunting cover of Roger Miller's melancholy classic "A World So Full of Love" this week via fellow Austin ...

This is FRESH AIR. Roger Miller is best known for a series of novelty songs that were big country and pop hits in the 1960s and '70s, songs like "King Of The Road," "Chug-A-Lug" and "You Can't ...