Randy Miller, American drummer (The Myriad), died from bone cancer he was ,39

Randall "Randy" J. Miller  was an American musician and drummer for the Seattle-based band, The Myriad died from bone cancer he was ,39.


(February 9, 1971 - November 5, 2010)

Miller was born in Long Beach, California, on February 9, 1971, to parents, Jack and Jayne Miller.^[1] He moved to Redding, California, in 1985 with his family.^[1] Miller graduated from Central Valley High School in Redding in 1989.^[1] He initially owned and operated Metolius Construction, a concrete business, with business partner, Tommy Carlson, before leaving to join The Myriad in 2006.^[1][2]

The Myriad, which included Miller as drummer and lead vocalist Jeremy Edwardson, who was also a 1997 alumae of Central Valley High School, rose to success after winning MTV’s Dew Circuit Breakout Band of the Year in December 2007.^[1] Their 2008 sophomore album,With Arrows, With Poise, was released shortly afterward after being mastered at Abbey Road Studios.^[1]

Miller was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, form of bone cancer, in 2008, the same year that With Arrows, With Poise was released.^[1] He underwent treatments, including chemotherapy.^[1] His condition improved enough that he was able to tour with The Myriad during the Fall of 2009.^[1]

Randy Miller died at his home in Redding, California, on November 5, 2010, at the age of 39.^[1] He was survived by his wife, Kristyn Miller; their two children - Conor and Gillian.^[1]

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