GARY MILLER
A MAN WITH A CAUSE
Gary Miller’s life took a new turn last year. A press kit left on a table, images of women in captivity and the words 'Sex Trafficking' stared at him. When Gary read IJM's mission statement (International Justice Mission) and learned more about human trafficking and the violence women suffer in its hands, Gary realized there was a world of utter misery, not only around the world, but here in the US as well.
IJM is a human rights organization that rescues victims of violence, sexual exploitation, slavery and oppression.
Gary's heart sank. 'How can a man force an 8-9-10 year old girl to have sex 10 times a day?". Gary also read about a 'pretty' woman, 42, who had been dishoned by her family because of 'sex trafficking' and her only way out of that life was to commit suicide.
In 2013, Gary Miller founded Rock Against Trafficking - R.A.T. - and is gathering an impressive list of legendary artists to participate and donate their talents for the recording of the music of Sting and support International Justice Mission.
Songwriter/Composer/Record Producer
Gary Miller’s Credits Include: David Bowie, Simply Red, Slash & Fergie, Andrea Bocelli, Lionel Ritchie, Donna Summer, Girls Aloud, Cheyenne, Bananarama, Kylie Minogue, and many others.
His successful production company, based in Malibu, California. Gary took an interest in music at a very early age. At the age of 23 he made the move to London in the hopes of carving out a successful career in the music industry. For several years he was performing in the bars and clubs around downtown London, however, that all changed when he landed a recording deal with Miles Copeland (best known for founding I.R.S Records). From there he performed with Nik Kershaw on Sir Elton John’s tour and George Michael (as musical director for the Faith tour in 1988). Shortly after finishing his touring career with the UK pop duo, Climie Fisher, Gary did studio and TV work with Sting. Gary moved on to become an integral part of two of the most successful production companies in the music industry. The first of which being Stock Aitken Waterman, who created the massive hits for Donna Summer, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama and Rick Astley, to name a few. Gary then joined forces with London’s highly successful production company, Metrophonic, who were responsible for creating worldwide hits for Cher, Enrique Iglesias, Rod Steward, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie and others.
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