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Drummer. Years active. 1979–present. Michael Andrew Bordin (born November 27, 1962) is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Faith No More. He has amicably been known as " Puffy ", " Puffster " or " The Puff ", in reference to the afro hair style he wore in the early 1980s.
- A Whole New Ozzy
- The Last CD
- Playing with Wylde
- Three Weeks Later
- Groove Analysis: Bordin Bashes Black Rain
One listen to Black Rain– a startlingly mature work from a singer who has made a name for himself by peeing on the Alamo and snorting a line of ants (to say nothing of his way with bats) – goes a long way toward underscoring Bordin’s claims. The results sound organic, boisterous, and spontaneous – as far and away from a pastiche as it gets. On slam...
That would be 2001’s Down To Earth, produced by Tim Palmer. The songs were torpid and unmelodic, the vibe arid. All involved agree that it isn’t among the strongest of efforts in the Osbourne cannon (the singer himself expresses a profound desire to take the album back: “It just wasn’t me, it was somebody’s idea of me”). The band then comprised new...
Bordin and Wylde have now played together since 1995 – the longest pairing of any two musicians in the Ozzy Osbourne band. In appearance and temperament, they make for the oddest of couples: Bordin, the dreadlocked, soft-spoken model of moderation whose easygoing mien borders on a Zen-like aura; and Wylde, the Confederate flag-waving “Berserker,” a...
Bordin has left his home in California’s Marin County for Los Angeles. Rehearsals for Ozzy’s appearance at the yearly Ozzfest (which is now called FreeFest, as all tickets are being distributed for the bargain price of zip) are into their first full week, and the drummer is feeling energized. “I spoke with Zakk about what Ozzy said about the record...
(Originally published in DRUM! Magaznine’s Augst 2007 Issue) It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since Mike Bordin first became known as a unique hard rock drummer with Faith No More. He’s always stood out from other drummers with his long dreadlocks, deep, flat rack toms, and his left-handed playing style. Now with Ozzy Osbourne, Bordin p...
Apr 22, 2014 · Yes, before Faith No More, there was Faith No Man. Joining Gould and singer/guitarist Morris was keyboardist Wade Worthington and drummer Mike ‘Puffy’ Bordin. But according to Gould, Faith No Man’s sound was far from Faith No More’s.
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Sep 22, 2015 · Modern Drummer interviews the hard-hitting drummer of Faith No More, who talks about the band's reunion album, their eclectic influences, and his unique approach to the kit. Learn how Bordin delivers such a physical and powerful performance every night, and what he thinks of the current music industry.
Mike Bordin is a renowned heavy metal/hard rock drummer who played with Faith No More, Ozzy Osbourne, and others. Learn about his career, influences, and albums on AllMusic.
Aug 14, 2020 · Singer-less but not rudderless, the remaining members of the band – drummer Mike Bordin, guitarist Jim Martin, bassist Billy Gould and keyboardist Roddy Bottum – began work on their third record, a release that would change the musical landscape.
Biography. Mike Bordin began playing Yamaha Drums as a teenager and turned down almost every other company’s endorsement offers. He believed that Yamaha Drums were superior as a teenager and still does to this day. Mike Bordin played in Faith No More for 16 years, and sold numerous records.
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