Mick Collins facts for kids
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Mick Collins
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| Born | December 18, 1965 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Garage punk |
| Occupation(s) | singer, actor, computer programmer |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar, vox organ |
| Labels | various |
| Associated acts | The Dirtbombs The Gories U-Boats The Floor Tasters The Voltaire Brothers Man Ray Man Ray Blacktop The Screws |
Mick Collins (born December 18, 1965) is a talented musician from Detroit, Michigan. He is known for his work in several bands and for his unique musical style.
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Who is Mick Collins?
Mick Collins grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He loved listening to his family's rock and roll records. The famous Motown Records music from Detroit also inspired him. These early influences helped shape his musical journey.
Early Bands and The Gories
Mick started playing in bands when he was young. He was in a band called the U-Boats in 1981. Later, he played with the Floor Tasters from 1984 to 1985.
In 1986, when he was 20, Mick helped start a garage punk band called The Gories. Mick played guitar in this band. Dan Kroha also played guitar, and Peg O'Neil was on drums. The Gories released three albums and five singles. They broke up after a tour in Europe in 1992.
The Dirtbombs and Other Projects
After The Gories, Mick joined a garage rock band called Blacktop. He played with them from 1994 to 1996. Next, he helped form the King Sound Quartet. This group released one single in 1996 and an album called The Get Down Imperative in 1997.
Mick then focused on one of his most well-known projects, The Dirtbombs. This band has a unique sound. The Dirtbombs often had two drummers and two bass players, with Mick playing guitar. Since 2004, the band has had a steady group of musicians.
Mick has also played in other bands. He was part of The Screws, a punk rock band that released two albums. He also played with the Voltaire Brothers, a funk music project. They released an album called I Sing The Booty Electric in 2002. Mick has also performed solo music. He even acted in a film called Wayne County Ramblin'.
Radio Host and Producer
Mick Collins was the host of a radio show called Night Train. It aired on Saturday nights on WDET, Detroit Public Radio. The show featured different types of music. Each episode had four "journeys" through music. The first show was on June 3, 2006. It included music from Motown legends like Junior Walker & The All-Stars. It also featured Jazz artist Joe Williams and rock 'n roll star Fats Domino. The show ended in spring 2007.
Mick also worked as a music producer. He produced the CD "Drop Dead" for the band Figures of Light. This album was recorded in Brooklyn, New York, in June 2011. It was released on vinyl in November 2011 and as a CD in May 2012.
Recent Work
Since 2015, Mick Collins has been a member of Wolfmanhattan Project. This is a "supergroup" that also includes Kid Congo Powers and Bob Bert. As of 2024, the band has released one single and two albums.
Mick is also a big fan and collector of furry comics. The Dirtbombs even have a song called "Burnt to Cinders" that is dedicated to furry fandom. The album it's on, Horndog Fest, features artwork by a furry artist named Joe Rosales.
Fun Facts About Mick
Mick Collins is a big fan and collector of furry comics. These are comics with animal characters that have human-like qualities. The Dirtbombs even have a song called "Burnt to Cinders" that is dedicated to furry fandom. The album it's on, Horndog Fest, has artwork by a furry artist.
