Mick Collins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mick Collins
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| Background information | |
| 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 on December 18, 1965, is a cool musician from Detroit, Michigan. He is known for his unique style of rock music. He has played in many bands and is a talented singer and guitarist.
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Mick's Musical Journey
Mick grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He loved listening to his family's rock and roll records. The famous Motown music from Detroit also helped shape his sound.
Early Bands and The Gories
Mick started playing in bands when he was young. His first band was called the U-Boats in 1981. Then 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. He played guitar in this band. The Gories released three albums and five singles. They toured Europe before breaking up in 1992.
Blacktop and The Dirtbombs
After The Gories, Mick played in another garage rock band called Blacktop from 1994 to 1996. Then he helped form the King Sound Quartet. This band released one single and an album called The Get Down Imperative.
Mick then focused on one of his most famous projects: The Dirtbombs. This band is known for its unique setup. It often has two drummers and two bass players, all backing up Mick on guitar. The Dirtbombs have had a steady lineup since 2004.
Other Music Projects
Besides The Dirtbombs, Mick has been part of many other music groups. He played in a punk band called The Screws, which has released two albums.
He also played with the Voltaire Brothers. This was a funk project that released an album called I Sing The Booty Electric in 2002. Mick has also done solo music. He even acted in a film called Wayne County Ramblin'.
Mick has also helped other artists make music. He has worked as a DJ and sings in another long-time project called Man Ray, Man Ray.
Radio Host and Producer
Mick used to host a radio show called Night Train on WDET, Detroit Public Radio. The show played different types of music. It was canceled in 2007 when the radio station changed its music programs.
Mick also produced an album called "Drop Dead" for the band Figures of Light. This album was released in 2011 and 2012.
Wolfmanhattan Project
Since 2015, Mick has been part of a supergroup called Wolfmanhattan Project. A supergroup is a band made up of famous musicians from other bands. In this group, Mick plays with Kid Congo Powers and Bob Bert. They have released one single and two albums.
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.
