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Biographical Information
Pat Benatar Band Bassist
Born 10/13/6? Mick was only eleven years old when he got into his first band, playing guitar. Two or three years later he started playing bass and "found his instrument." He received his formal musical education at the Grove School of Music in LA. He also has a degree from Kent State University in Ohio. Well versed in many styles of music from jazz to funk, he is very impressive as a groove player, providing a strong foundation for Pat and Neil's music. Mick plays GMP basses, fretted and fretless 4,5, and 6 string. His current road rig consists of Eden amps and speaker cabinets. He began playing with Pat and Neil in 1995 and appears on the album "Innamorta". Mick is currently working with Pat and Neil on their upcoming album. Other touring and recording experiences include:
Tin Drum Toni Childs "House Of Hope Tour" Phillip Bailey Alan Parsons Marc Bonilla and The Dragonchoir Ambrosia Steve Miller Moon Zappa Lisa Hartman-Black Rick Springfield The 5th Dimension Spencer Davis Woodland Hills Drum Club And numerous others Besides albums, Mick has played for numerous television programs, films, and videos, such as:
Good Morning America Fox After Breakfast Ru Paul KTLA Morning Show VH1- Behind the Music MTV Tracey Ullman Show The King Of Thunder Mountain (Disney) Kiss Of A Killer (ABC) SIB'S (ABC) Merv Griffin Theme Michelob Draft Beer Harley Davidson Not only an accomplished player, Mick also has credits for songwriting, composing, music preparation or production on the following:
Bobby Caldwell Criterion Music Publishing Le Grande Frommage Music Skywalker Sound Muzak - Original New-age music Various industrial/educational videos Several TV and theater films - Bio by Natalie Jones -Photos by Joe Cross, Mike Jones
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