Bio



Born and raised in Vallejo, California. Michael's musical background began early. As a child, he loved music. He was really up on all the artists. He used to catalog music by artists and record labels. Then he got into buying records, with sometimes unknown artists, just because he trusted their label...

At age 14, Michael began playing the guitar. Two years later he was playing keyboards in a local band. They performed throughout the militairy and college circuit around the San Francisco Bay area and in 1971, they relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. After two years of local shows Michael and his band decided that it was time to get a record deal. They changed their name to Con Funk Shun, and the rest is musical history. The band has toured as headliners, appeared with other famous artists, and released 12 albums, with Michael participating as guitarist, lead singer, producer and songwriter.

Michael's hobbies are snow and water skiing, boating and fishing. He's a car freak and has ongoing interest in police work. Believe it or not, he douobles as a reserve deputy sheriff for Solano County, Califorina! Musically, he has been influenced and inspired by such artists as Wes Montgomery. George Benson, Kool & the Gang, Teddy Pendergrass, and Maurice White. He loves bar-be-que, turkey and dressing, greens, and says he goes crazy over breakfast.

Michael's confidence as an artist is a vibrant as his music. His long-term participation with Con Funk Shun has rewarded him with the opportunity to show that he is every bit worth his dazzling solo venture. He thought that music would never be a career for him. He thought that it was just something fun to do... Add/Complete Bio

Appearances

Con Funk Shun - Secrets (1977)
(Guitar electric Rhythm Arrangements Sitar electrictimbales Vocals/background/Vocals/Horn Arrangements)

Con Funk Shun - Spirit Of Love (1980)
(Guitar Vocals/Vocals/background)

Con Funk Shun - 7 (seven) (1981)
(Guitar Synthesizer Vocals/background/Vocals Sitar Guitar electric/Percussion/Guitar Rhythm)

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