Though he began his musical career as a drummer, Roy Milton always utilized that sense of swing and rhythm in whatever he played. His 1946 single ‘R.M. Blues’ for Art Rupe’s fledgling Juke Box imprint (soon to be renamed Specialty), climbed to the top of the R&B charts and established Milton as a musical force. ‘R.M. Blues’ was such a huge seller that it established Specialty as a viable concern for the long haul. Rupe recorded Milton early and often, through 1953. He was rewarded with 19 Top Ten R&B hits by Milton and the Solid Senders, including ‘Milton’s Boogie, ‘True Blues,’ ‘Hop, Skip and Jump,’ ‘Information Blues,’ ‘Oh Babe’ (a torrid cover of Louis Prima’s jivey jump), and ‘Best Wishes.’ Even though Rock ‘n’ Roll had rendered Milton an anachronism, the drummer remained active nonetheless, thrilling the throng at the 1970 Monterey Jazz Festival as part of Johnny Otis’s all-star troupe.
— (Blues Foundation press release, 2006.)