Michael started playing drums in his early teens, and before he was out of high school he was already playing, fire halls, clubs, and high schools with his 1st band Spilt Image, who also recorded a 4 song EP. Shortly after Michael was in several other bands, the band Michael was in, Shere Khan, was offered a record deal by Statue Records, along with having one of their songs featured on a national CD. The record deal fell through, and Michael left Shere Khan and continued on. Following this Michael has had great success! Michael has played shows all over the U.S.A including at some of the best know Hard Rock Metal Clubs and Venues. Michael hasshared the stage with, along with opened up for such bands as, Bullet Boys, Bang Tango, Skid Row, Don Dokken, Lizzy Borden, LA Guns, and more. Michael’s band Severed Henge from D.C. had their ep Slaughter Stone released in Germany in 2009, in 2012 Michael’s band Motor City Saints had their demo song Diablo played on many radio stations on the east coast of country on 97Rock, BIC Radio, Metal Nation, and more….Michael is currently in Steel City Messiahs, and working on another projectRebellion Mob with former members of Modern Superstar, who featured members of Bullet Boys and Britany Fox.