Mike Mills

Mike Mills
Mills in 2008
Mills in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMichael Edward Mills
Born (1958-12-17) December 17, 1958 (age 65)
Orange County, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, folk rock,[1] college rock, jangle pop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, music producer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, keyboards, vocals
Years active1978–present
SpouseJasmine Pahl

Michael Edward Mills (born December 17, 1958) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who was a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M.[2] Though known primarily as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist of R.E.M., his musical repertoire also includes keyboards, guitar and occasional lead vocals. He contributed to a majority of the band's musical compositions and is the only member to have had formal musical training.

  1. ^ Stipe, Carrey Duet On R.E.M. - Penned Soundtrack
    MTV.com
    Retrieved 20 June 2016
  2. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Mike Mills Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 November 2011.