Frank Mills, a Canadian pianist known for his ethereal instrumentals, was born in Montreal, Quebec, and raised in Verdun, Quebec. He started playing piano at the age of three and had a musical family, with his mother also playing piano and his father singing tenor. By the time he was 17, both his parents had died of cancer. Mills attended McGill University for five years, where he learned about the life’s twists and turns.
One of his most famous songs, “Music Box Dancer”, was a smash hit in 1979. The song was first released on Mills’ 1974 album of songs. The lyrics of the song describe meeting a boy named Frank Mills on September 12th in front of the Waverly, but he lost his address. He was last seen with his friend, A.
Mills’ formal training in music continued at McGill University in Montreal, but his life’s twists and turns were a crossroads. His music continues to help hungry people and continues to inspire others. The lyrics for “Frank Mills” from the musical Hair were inspired by a Lost and Found article from Rave Magazine in 1966.
Frank Mills passed away from complications of dementia on May 18, 2024, in Denver, CO. He was an American film and television actor who was born on January 26, 1891, and died on August 18, 1973. Mills is remembered for his ethereal instrumentals and his impact on music and society.
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