Artist description Hoosier drummer Michael Hicks spends his time immersed in drumming, collaborating with his peers both onstage and in the studio. The Lafayette, Indiana native is also a skilled guitarist, bassist and vocalist, as well as a talented songwriter, engineer and producer. Michael is agressive and animated - with a style all his own which is solidified by decades of experience performing with numerous artists. He is tenacious and talented - a natural performer. In addition to drumming for local acts such as The Tim Harrington Band and Kid Genius, Michael is also available for studio and stage session work and "one-off" gigs. He invites you to contact him via this website for more details.

Music Style Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Funk, Folk, Pop, etc.

Musical Influences Top 5 - Alex Van Halen, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Mike Portnoy, Kieth Moon.

Similar Artists Michael invites listeners to decide for themselves...

Artist History Michael realized his passion for drumming at age twelve, while peppering schoolbooks with drumstick dimples. Having performed and recorded for decades with a diverse variety of groups and artists, Michael combines what he has gleaned stylistically from each to create his own musical identity. Michael's music is a product of such influences as rock, funk, punk, metal, blues, jazz, adult contemporary, prog, hip-hop, and folk. He describes it in this way: "I write what I feel, and it comes out sounding however it sounds. I try to remain open to going where the music wants to take me, and I refuse to limit myself to any given style." Michael currently lives in Lafayette and operates a home project studio in support of his own label - Boom Room Records. When he can, Michael also assists other local artists with accomplishing their musical goals.

Group Members For his original material, Michael undertakes the majority of his musical process alone - occasionally enlisting the help of other area musicians with whom he associates. As a session musician, Michael seeks to meet and perform with new musicians and to expand his reportoire by exposing himself to as many different styles of music as possible.

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys, Vocals, etc.

Albums Anthology: The Early Years

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Additional Info Michael wishes to thank Brian, Mareesa and Mary for their contributions to this website.

Location Lafayette, Indiana - USA

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