Steve Miller is sharing his thoughts on Eminem ‘s new song “Houdini.” On Saturday (June 1), the Steve Miller Band frontman praised Em after his group’s chart-topping song “Abracadabra” was interpolated in the rap superstar’s latest single. “There is a long chain of stories, poetry, lyrics, and musical roots that have crossed cultures and generations inspiring the whole world for hundreds of years and in all those lines of thought, music, and rhythm there are special artists who take it all in and create new original ideas from their own feelings and experiences,” Miller wrote in a lengthy message on Instagram .
“You are one of those timeless originators building something new on a long musical legacy of original artists.” See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee continued, “I have always tried to credit, honor, and respect the major influencers in my life and to always credit, honor royalties and share knowledge of their work through my own work. I didn’t know it would be this way when I was a kid trying to make a living playing music and making records, I only knew I had to respect the art that came before me and fight for it too among all the crooks, thieves, and imposters.
” “Abracadabra” spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1982. Miller’s music has been sampled by numerous artists over the years, including other hip-hop stars like Nas, Lil Wayne, Ice.
