Miller was born in
South Side, Chicago,
Illinois, United States, and was raised by his grandmother. His childhood nickname of 'Biscuit' was acquired when just before supper, Miller ate a pan of his grandmother's biscuits. It won Rodgers a
Handy Award for Best New Artist, although he died before he could accept his award. Miller moved on to backing
George "Mojo" Buford and Lady Blue (a
backing vocalist for
Ike & Tina Turner). By 2009, Miller had formed his own band.
Blues with a Smile was released in 2010. Guest performers included
Billy Branch on harmonica,
Ronnie Baker Brooks and Shawn Kellerman on guitar and Andrew "Blaze" Thomas on drums. They played alongside Miller's regular backing outfit, the Mix. In 2012 Miller gained his first Blues Music Award, whilst
Blues with a Smile, received airplay on
Sirius XM Radio. His recording
Wishbone (2016), was where the title track was inspired by Miller's two grandsons being excited about making a wish on the turkey wishbone during their
Thanksgiving dinner. In May 2017, Miller won his second Blues Music Award in the 'Instrumentalist - Bass' category. He currently resides in
Highland, Lake County, Indiana, but is based in
Indianapolis. ==Discography==