Draft:Kevin Miller

For other people named Kevin Miller, see Kevin Miller (disambiguation).

Kevin Miller
Origin	Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Drums
Years active	1990s–present
Member of	Fuel
Formerly of	Fosterchild

Kevin Miller is an American musician best known as the drummer of the rock band Fuel. He was a member of the group's commercially successful lineup during the late 1990s and early 2000s, performing and recording alongside Brett Scallions, Carl Bell, and Jeff Abercrombie. After being dismissed from Fuel in 2004, Miller co-founded the rock band Fosterchild in 2005. He reunited with Bell in 2020 and returned to Fuel as its drummer.

Career

Early career and Fuel

A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Miller became associated with Fuel during the 1990s. According to a 2005 report by United Press International, he performed with the band from 1997 until his dismissal in 2004.

Miller played drums on Fuel's first three major-label studio albums, Sunburn (1998), Something Like Human (2000), and Natural Selection (2003). During this period, he toured extensively with the group as it achieved national success.

In a May 2004 interview with Modern Drummer, Miller discussed the preparation and rehearsal process for Something Like Human. He recalled how a fan had allowed the band to use his basement as a temporary rehearsal studio for approximately two months. Miller explained that the extensive rehearsals allowed him to enter the recording studio with his drum parts already established.

Miller was also known for his energetic approach to live performances. In a 2021 interview with Stereogum, he recalled Fuel's concerts with Sevendust, explaining that the other band's intense performances encouraged him to play more aggressively during Fuel's own shows.

Departure from Fuel and lawsuit

Miller was dismissed from Fuel in August 2004, following several years of recording and touring with the group.

In August 2005, Miller filed a lawsuit against Fuel Touring Inc., Fuel Publishing Inc., and Fuel Recording Inc., alleging that he had not received his contractual share of recording and touring revenues.

According to United Press International, Miller claimed that the band members had agreed to divide touring profits equally and distribute portions of publishing royalties and recording revenue among themselves.

The lawsuit also alleged that Miller received only $212,000 from a $3 million recording advance associated with Natural Selection. Miller further claimed that he had not been compensated for his final tour with the band. The lawsuit sought unspecified damages.

Fosterchild

Following his departure from Fuel, Miller began working with guitarist Brian Quinn, formerly of the Philadelphia-based rock band Octane. Together, they formed Fosterchild in early 2005.

By November 2005, Miller and Fosterchild were preparing to record their debut album. The project allowed Miller to continue performing and recording outside Fuel.

Fosterchild developed a hard rock sound incorporating elements of blues, Southern rock, and classic metal. The group performed along the East Coast of the United States, sharing stages with acts including Theory of a Deadman, Sugar Ray, and Black Label Society.

In March 2007, Fosterchild released its debut album, Independence Day, through Silent Majority Group. The album featured the single "Sugar Cookie" and was co-produced by Brett Hestla and Pete Thornton.

Return to Fuel

In 2020, Miller reunited with Fuel guitarist and principal songwriter Carl Bell after Bell regained control of the band's name.

In an August 2021 interview with Stereogum, Bell explained that he had initially contacted Miller without necessarily intending to restart the band. Miller encouraged Bell to reunite and suggested recruiting musicians from another project in which he had been performing.

Miller played a significant role in the selection of vocalist John Corsale. According to the interview, he arranged for Corsale to record a performance of Fuel's song "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" and sent the recording to Bell. Bell was impressed by Corsale's performance, helping establish the new lineup.

Miller subsequently recorded with Fuel for the band's sixth studio album, Ånomåly, released in October 2021.

Reflecting on his reunion with Bell, Miller expressed appreciation for the band's earlier success and the opportunity to perform Fuel's material again after many years away from the group.

Continued activity

Miller continued performing with Fuel during the 2020s. In May 2025, he appeared with the group at the Boardwalk Rock festival, where the members were interviewed by Baltimore radio station 98 Rock.

During the interview, the band discussed its ongoing recording activities and plans for new material.

Musical style

Miller's drumming has been associated primarily with alternative rock, post-grunge, and hard rock.

In interviews, Miller has emphasized preparation before recording and the importance of energetic live performances. His remarks to Modern Drummer in 2004 highlighted the role of extensive rehearsal in developing his drum arrangements, while his 2021 interview with Stereogum described his preference for forceful, high-energy performances.

Discography

With Fuel

• Sunburn (1998)
• Something Like Human (2000)
• Natural Selection (2003)
• Ånomåly (2021)

With Fosterchild

• Independence Day (2007)

External links

• Kevin Miller interview at Modern Drummer
• Kevin Miller at Drummerszone

Category:American rock drummers Category:American male drummers Category:Musicians from Allentown, Pennsylvania Category:Fuel (band) members Category:Living people Category:Year of birth missing (living people)