Mike Lewis (musician)
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Mike Lewis | |
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Birth name | Michael Richard Lewis |
Born | 17 August 1977 |
Origin | Pontypridd, Wales |
Genres | Alternative metal, nu metal, alternative rock, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass guitar |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Visible Noise, Columbia |
Website |
Michael Richard Lewis (born 17 August 1977)
Early life
Lewis studied civil engineering for a year before turning to music. His mother was a shop assistant, and his father worked in management for a chemical company. Lewis attended Hawthorn High School in Pontypridd. His favourite subjects were Science and History. His first concert, as a concertgoer, came when he saw Tesla at St David's Hall.
Career
Before
On 1 May 2014, it was announced that the former members of Lostprophets (including Lewis) have formed a new band and are writing new music.
Personal life
In September 2006, Lewis married his girlfriend, Amber (née Payne).[6] They have a daughter, Gwyneth, and now reside in Malibu, a few streets away from bandmates Jamie Oliver and Stuart Richardson.[7] Amber runs Shoppe Amber Interiors.[8][9]
Lewis is an avid
Discography
- Lostprophets
- Public Disturbance
- 4-Way Tie Up (1997)
- UKHC Compilation (1997)
- Victim of Circumstance(1998)
- Possessed to Hate (1999)
- Ushering in a New Age of Quarrel – a UKHC Tribute to the Cro-Mags (1999)
- No Devotion
Equipment
- Guitars:
- Dan Armstrong plexiglass
- PRS Black Singlecut
- PRS White Singlecut
- PRS Black Custom 24
- Fender Telecaster Deluxe 73
- Gibson Les Paul Standard Black
- Gibson SG Standard Black
- Rickenbacker 330 Jetglow Black
- Amplification:
- FenderHotrod Deville 2×12 (semi distortion & clean)
- Blackstar Artisan 30 Combo (semi distortion & clean)
- Orange Thunderverb 200W Head (Main distortion)
- Orange 4×12 Cabinet
- Effects:
References
- BBC Wales. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
- ^ Castor, Stephanie (6 July 2012). "Interview: Lostprophets Guitarist Mike Lewis Discusses 'Weapons' and Warped Tour 2012". guitarworld. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Lostprophets members form new band & are writing music". Newsbeat. bbc.co.uk. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ "LeeGaze on Twitter: @AnarchaBarista @guardianmusic Thanks Ant! Can't wait to get back out there". Twitter. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ Gaze, Lee (13 June 2019). "Jamie left two years ago to focus on his art. Mike hasn't left, he's busy working his business and didn't work on this record with us. Having said that, it's an open door and they may we'll play shows or show up on the next album. We are all friends". @street_trash2. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "At Home With Amber Lewis". Nicole Gibbons Style. 20 July 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Mainwaring, Rachel (27 January 2016). "Justin Bieber's Love Yourself video showcases Welsh musician's designs". WalesOnline. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Many moons ago, I started using "" Instagram"" as a way for me share tidbits of my life as they happened". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Duncan, Allison (26 October 2020). "Tour Top Designer Amber Lewis's Megawatt "Kardashian Country" Digs". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ EP. 54 - Stuart Richardson (No Devotion / Lostprophets), retrieved 3 January 2021