michaelpnaughton + Musician in Beverly Hills, CA

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ABOUT

I first started signing at 3 years old singing "Born Free" by Andy Williams. I was playing Detroit rock clubs at 17 (using a fake ID) years old and began catching attention of managers and agents. I played over the next five years constantly to packed venues such as Harpos in Detroit, Traxx, The Ritz, Token lounge and many other venues. When I left Detroit for Los Angeles in the 90s and booked shows on Sunset Strip and played The Whiskey A Go-Go, The Roxy and Coconut Teaser (the owner of the Coconut Teaser booked my band frequently and noted talent). I contacted Billy Idol's engineer Dave Concors, to engineer a demo for his group at the time and got the tape to Geffen (the band split up shortly thereafter unfortunately). I then went on to record with a new band, once again playing guitar and lead vocals. I continue to play professionally, write original songs, lyrics and poetry.

Screen name:

michaelpnaughton

Member since:

Mar 23 2016

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Rock Influences: Eric Burdon, Jim Morrison, David Bowie, Scott Weiland/STP/Velvet Revolver, Steven Tyler,

Crooners: Andy Williams, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Sinatra,Tom Jones,

Soul/R & B:Otis Redding, James Brown,Taj Mahal, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Bobby Womack,

I could talk endlessly about music. I have eclectic taste.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

Harmonica:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Straocasters and Vox amps. He also plays 12 String guitars and Rodriguez Classical Guitars.
Pedals include: Dunlop Cry Baby, MXR Phase 90, Boss Octaver .

MUSIC