Charles Miller

Saxophonist

Birthday July 2, 1939

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Kansas

DEATH DATE Jun 14, 1980 (40)

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About

Saxophone player and flautist for the funk band War whose vocal work made "Low Rider" a hit.

Before Fame

He played a variety of woodwinds, piano, and guitar before taking up saxophone; his music career did not take off until he sustained a football injury in college.

Trivia

He was murdered in Los Angeles in 1980 and no one was arrested or charged.

Family Life

He was married to Eddie Miller and had two daughters and two sons.

Associated With

Miller performed with Howard Scott in War.