Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
🎸 What do Phil Collins, Jimi Hendrix, and @theofficialsting all have in common? They’re chapters in the incredible story of legendary guitarist @DominicMillerofficial — and in this new episode of dopeYEAH talk, he opens up like never before. From growing up in Argentina with Latin music in his ears to shaping some of pop music’s most iconic melodies, Dominic’s journey is a masterclass in musical evolution and emotional connection. 🎶✨
In this episode, Rob Cass dives deep with Dominic — from his first band tour at 16, to the unforgettable session with Phil Collins on Another Day in Paradise, to the moment Sting invited him to join his band — an invitation that turned into a 35+ year collaboration. He shares how the legendary Shape of My Heart melody started as a warm-up exercise, and why Sting “knows him better than he knows himself.” 🎼 You'll also hear about his favorite guitars, making music with his son Rufus Miller, and the best (and worst) gigs of his career.
Whether you’re a guitar geek, a Sting fan, or just love behind-the-scenes stories of iconic songs, this episode is pure gold. 💬 Don’t miss Dominic Miller live from the dopeYEAH club, sharing his journey with honesty, wisdom, and—of course—plenty of strings attached. Tune in now and get inspired. 🎥🔥
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🕒 CHAPTERS:
01:05 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
02:00 Guitar was in every household when I was growing up in Argentina
06:23 What artists inspired Dominic Miller to start playing guitar
07:53 Touring with a band at the age of 16
09:09 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
10:09 What makes Jimi Hendrix one of the most extraordinary guitar players who ever lived
13:02 If I could play like him, I’d be very, very happy
16:40 Living in the UK during the iconic era of music
23:03 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
24:04 One of my biggest regrets from when I was young
27:46 It took just a single phone call to join the Pretenders
35:29 Recording Another Day in Paradise with Phil Collins
38:05 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
39:03 Sting? Why would Sting want me in his band?
46:20 Why I kept playing with Sting for over 35 years
51:28 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
52:33 The iconic melody of Shape of My Heart was originally a warm-up exercise
57:37 Why Sting knows me better than I know myself
01:01:29 What Dominic Miller takes personally about his playing
01:02:30 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
01:03:33 What guitar Dominic Miller prefers to play and why
01:06:28 What is today’s “currency” in songwriting
01:13:24 The most interesting musicians I have ever worked with
01:16:09 How Dominic Miller feels about his solo projects
01:22:08 The best and the worst gig
01:25:57 The biggest lesson I’ve learned from Sting
01:27:23 Why Rufus Miller plays in the same style as his father, Dominic
01:29:10 Is there a new Sting record on the horizon?
01:33:34 What is the wrong way to do music?
01:35:48 Dominic Miller acoustic guitar live from the dopeYEAH talk
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🎸 What do Phil Collins, Jimi Hendrix, and @theofficialsting all have in common? They’re chapters in the incredible story of legendary guitarist @DominicMillerofficial — and in this new episode of dopeYEAH talk, he opens up like never before. From growing up in Argentina with Latin music in his ears to shaping some of pop music’s most iconic melodies, Dominic’s journey is a masterclass in musical evolution and emotional connection. 🎶✨
In this episode, Rob Cass dives deep with Dominic — from his first band tour at 16, to the unforgettable session with Phil Collins on Another Day in Paradise, to the moment Sting invited him to join his band — an invitation that turned into a 35+ year collaboration. He shares how the legendary Shape of My Heart melody started as a warm-up exercise, and why Sting “knows him better than he knows himself.” 🎼 You'll also hear about his favorite guitars, making music with his son Rufus Miller, and the best (and worst) gigs of his career.
Whether you’re a guitar geek, a Sting fan, or just love behind-the-scenes stories of iconic songs, this episode is pure gold. 💬 Don’t miss Dominic Miller live from the dopeYEAH club, sharing his journey with honesty, wisdom, and—of course—plenty of strings attached. Tune in now and get inspired. 🎥🔥
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🕒 CHAPTERS:
01:05 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
02:00 Guitar was in every household when I was growing up in Argentina
06:23 What artists inspired Dominic Miller to start playing guitar
07:53 Touring with a band at the age of 16
09:09 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
10:09 What makes Jimi Hendrix one of the most extraordinary guitar players who ever lived
13:02 If I could play like him, I’d be very, very happy
16:40 Living in the UK during the iconic era of music
23:03 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
24:04 One of my biggest regrets from when I was young
27:46 It took just a single phone call to join the Pretenders
35:29 Recording Another Day in Paradise with Phil Collins
38:05 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
39:03 Sting? Why would Sting want me in his band?
46:20 Why I kept playing with Sting for over 35 years
51:28 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
52:33 The iconic melody of Shape of My Heart was originally a warm-up exercise
57:37 Why Sting knows me better than I know myself
01:01:29 What Dominic Miller takes personally about his playing
01:02:30 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club
01:03:33 What guitar Dominic Miller prefers to play and why
01:06:28 What is today’s “currency” in songwriting
01:13:24 The most interesting musicians I have ever worked with
01:16:09 How Dominic Miller feels about his solo projects
01:22:08 The best and the worst gig
01:25:57 The biggest lesson I’ve learned from Sting
01:27:23 Why Rufus Miller plays in the same style as his father, Dominic
01:29:10 Is there a new Sting record on the horizon?
01:33:34 What is the wrong way to do music?
01:35:48 Dominic Miller acoustic guitar live from the dopeYEAH talk
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👍 Like
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#dominicmiller #sting #philcollins #anotherdayinparadise #thesoulcages #fragile #level42 #pretenders #chrissiehynde #worldparty #kingswamp #paulyoung #guitarlegend #sessionmusician #shapeofmyheart #stingband #livemusic #musicdocumentary #dopeyeahtalk #behindthesong
