Bios - Mike
Instrument: Bass Guitar, Backup Vocals
From: St. Louis, MO
Interests: Bass Guitar, Flying Planes, Snow Skiing, checking out new bands, going on trips
Gear: Schecter Studio 5-String, Victor Bailey Acoustic, Mark Bass Cabinets and Amp
Music History: Grew up with music in the house, played trumpet for years growing up, introduced to bass in the early 90s but didn't start playing seriously until the 2000s. Been hooked ever since. Play acoustic bass and electric bass with a couple different bands now.
Influences: Let's start with Chuck Mangione, move to Stevie Ray, The Doors, Phil Collins, Sammy Hagar and Prince, then Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson and add in Metallica, Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Papa Roach and lately Fall Out Boy, Linkin Park, Nickleback and System of a Down.
Favorite Song to Perform: Plush
Least Favorite: None, if I'm playin' I'm happy.