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2001–present. Member of. My Chemical Romance. Electric Century. Michael James Way (born September 10, 1980) [1] is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the bassist of the rock band My Chemical Romance. [1]
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My Chemical Romance
At the time guitarist, Ray Toro joined Gerard and drummer Matt Pelissier in the group, the band was without both a name and a bassist. Encouraged by Eyeball Records founder Alex Saavedra, Way dropped out of college in order to learn the bass guitar and join his brother. His only previous musical experience had been an unsuccessful audition to join Eyeball's Pencey Prep, future MCR guitarist Frank Iero's band. Despite his lack of experience and musical training, Way became important in the ban...
The break up
On March 22nd 2013, the band announced on their official website the following: "Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing. We've gotten to go places we never knew we would. We've been able to see and experience things we never imagined possible. We've shared the stage with people we admire, people we look up to, and best of all, our friends. And now, like all great things, it has come time for it to end. Thanks for all of your support, and for being part of the advent...
Electric Century
Following the breakup of My Chemical Romance in 2013, Way formed a band with fellow musician and long-term friend David Debiak (Sleep Station, New London Fire) called Electric Century. Way came up with the name, telling Billboard, "I was in middle school when I came up with the name Electric Century. I was in science class, I remember. I used to write band names on my notebook. I came up with Electric Century and was like, 'Whoa, I like that, I’m going to remember that one!'" . In the same in...
CoffeeArts & craftsBass playingComicsWay's trademark was his glasses, but all that changed in May of 2006 to correct his near-sightedness, Way got Lasik eye surgery; he no longer wears glasses. As quoted from Way's myspace page: "At the young age of 9 years, Michael James Way was struck with the affliction known as nearsightedness. Unable to see such things as the chalkboard, the movi...
"Don't be afraid to try the most insane thing.""There's less violence in the world when people are using hula hoops.""Success doesn't mean you have to change.""I love arts and crafts"882K Followers, 1,009 Following, 494 Posts - Mikey Way (@mikeyway) on Instagram: "Father, Husband, & Rock and Roll Machine 🎸 @mychemicalromance".
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Aug 1, 2017 · And then there was bassist Mikey Way. Perpetually shadowy and often sporting emo-staple horn-rimmed glasses, Mikey was MCR’s mysterious heartthrob; the quiet yin to his brother Gerard’s mad ...
Mar 15, 2021 · Electric Century’s Mikey Way joins NME In Conversation to discuss the band’s new self-titled album and accompanying graphic novel, reuniting with Ray Toro and the importance of saying ...
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- NME
Feb 26, 2021 · Mikey Way opens up about the importance of staying present, his ambitious new album-and-graphic-novel project with Electric Century, and working with My Chemical Romance...
Nov 9, 2010 · Watch Gerard and Mikey Way, the lead singer and bassist of My Chemical Romance, talk to Absolute Radio about their album 'Danger Days' and their music style. They also discuss the media's perception of their band and their Wembley NFL performance.
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- Absolute Radio
