J50: The Evolution of The Joker “First Takes Are Always Better Than Perfect Takes”: Steve Miller Celebrates 50 Years of ‘The Joker’ With Epic New Release, ‘J50: The Evolution of The Joker,’ and Shares This Advice on Creating a Global Smash Diving deep into Steve Miller's creative process with previously unreleased tracks and artist commentary, this expansive set is a virtual case study on how to make a hit record Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Meet Max Light, the jazz guitarist who loves Coltrane, Miles, and Meshuggah in equal measure2Slowly emerging from a hiatus, Sarah Longfield's ever-impressive playing is “more chill now”3Ska, reggae guitar king Ernest Ranglin on the origins of the ‘skank’ style, and the early Jamaican scene 4Best guitars for kids 2024: Acoustic and electric models for your budding guitar hero5Stedman PureConnect GP-2 and PK-3 cleaning kits review