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Michael David Watt (born December 20, 1957) is an American bassist, vocalist and songwriter. He co-founded and played bass guitar for the rock bands Minutemen (1980–1985), Dos (1985–present), and Firehose (1986–1994).
mike watt + the missingmen. featuring original missingmen tom watson and raul morales. saturday, june 29 at 10 pm. at the charleston. 114 e commonwealth av. fullerton, ca. (714) 415-2107. sunday, july 14 at 4 pm. dave childs' punk rock bbq! at harvelle's. 1432 4th st. santa monica, ca. (310) 395-1676. tuesday, july 30 at 8 pm. opening for x!
Minutemen were an American punk rock band formed in San Pedro, California, in 1980. Composed of guitarist/vocalist D. Boon, bassist/vocalist Mike Watt, and drummer George Hurley, Minutemen recorded four albums and eight EPs before Boon's death in an automobile accident in 1985; the band broke up shortly thereafter.
The Missingmen are an American punk rock trio fronted by Minutemen/Firehose/Stooges bassist Mike Watt. The band features Watt, guitarist Tom Watson (Slovenly, The Pair Of Pliers, The Jom And Terry Show, Red Krayola), and drummer Raul Morales (FYP, Killer Dreamer, The Leeches, Mike Watt and the Secondmen).
Apr 16, 2020 · These are the words of the punk bass guitar titan Mike Watt, best known for ‘going to work’ with the Minutemen, Firehose, and about a dozen other bands and projects, when asked about his new band, Jumpstarted Plowhards.
May 16, 2023 · I love the idea of people stretching the stereotype – to me, the more of that, the better. I think for every 7-string bass they should make a 1-string!”. Watt is a dyed-in-the-wool bass guitar legend to many. “Mike's innovative, melodic and hardcore, all at the same time," said Flea, who dedicated the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s mega-selling ...
Now 65, he remains a living legend of the bass whose totally original approach and bold, untethered sound has inspired generations of low-enders through his work with Minutemen, Firehose, The Stooges, Porno For Pyros, Big Walnuts Yonder, The Missingmen, Dos, and his solo releases.
Nov 14, 2016 · Minutemen's 10 best songs, according to bassist Mike Watt. By Briony Edwards. published 14 November 2016. Bassist Mike Watt picks the ultimate Minutemen playlist. Minutemen (Mike Watt, centre)(Image credit: Naomi Petersen) Mike Watt is a busy man.
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Nov 27, 1997 · A lthough Mike Watt ‘s legendary California punk band, the Minutemen, disintegrated after its singer and guitarist, D. Boon, died in a 1985 car accident, the trio’s lightning-fast...
