Report: World-Renowned Rock/Jazz Guitarist Dead At 68

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The World Has Lost Yet Another Influential Rock Legend…

It’s with heavy hearts that today we have learned that Phil Miller, world-renowned guitarist and member of many influential bands has passed away at the age of 68. As of right now, the cause of his death is unknown.

Born in Barnet, Hertfordshire on January 22, 1949, Miller would begin his storied career as a progressive rock & jazz guitarist recording and touring with many acts such as Delivery, Matching Mole, Hatfield and the North, National Health, & Short Wave just to name a few. Miller was incredibly influential in the Canterbury music scene. Friends, family, and fellow musicians have all taken to social media to express their condolences.

I'm sorry to tell that Benji called a few hours back to sadly inform me that the great Phil Miller has left us!
Very sad

— Jakko M Jakszyk (@JakkoJ) October 18, 2017

Sad news:
The Canterbury Scene will never be the same now Phil Miller is no longer part of it. #PhilMiller pic.twitter.com/xXEt1JAy1q

— Bas Langereis (@balangereis) October 18, 2017

Desperately sad to hear that the great guitarist Phil Miller has passed away. I miss you Phil.

— Steve Hillage (@stevehillage) October 19, 2017

Sad to learn Phil Miller, the fine guitarist known for his work with National Health, Matching Mole and Hatfield and the North has departed. pic.twitter.com/tbGxPiaTJN

— Innerviews (@Innerviews) October 18, 2017

Just about to play a Gong show in Strasbourg and heard about the passing of the wonderful Phil Miller.
One of my favourites, poor Phil.

— Kavus Torabi (@Knifeworld) October 18, 2017

Love all these bands. Always loved that Phil Miller guitar sound. (Saw reformed Hatfields twice.) Such sad news that he has gone. https://t.co/iiB17X6PMD

— markh (@quotidianaut) October 18, 2017

Also, RIP Phil Miller, guitarist for Hatfield & The North. Got to see him perform in Montreal some years ago. Great musician. pic.twitter.com/Ig626mPdVJ

— Tom Breton (@RTF666) October 18, 2017

Remembering the Canterbury guitar legend Phil Miller who sadly died yesterday aged 68… https://t.co/aRPtZzqUGv

— Prog (@ProgMagazineUK) October 19, 2017

RIP Phil Miller
Words can't express how important Hatfield & The North have been to us!https://t.co/TRVEY1I5Jv

— Syd Arthur (@sydarthurband) October 18, 2017

It truly goes without saying that Phil Miller was, is, and always will be regarded as one of the most underrated, yet important musicians in the entire rock scene. Words simply cannot express how saddened we are to hear this news. We will have more on this story as it develops. Rest in peace, Phil Miller. You will be missed!