First Name |
Mike
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Last Name |
Patton (II)
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Full Name at Birth |
Michael Allan Patton
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Birthday |
27th January, 1968
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Birthplace |
Eureka, California
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Height |
5' 8½" (174 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Agnostic
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Musician, songwriter, actor, producer
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Occupation |
Composer
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Claim to Fame |
Faith No More
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Music Genre (Text) |
Experimental, alternative metal, experimental rock, Avant-garde, art pop, contemporary classical, funk metal (early)
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Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1985–present, 1984–present
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Music Style |
Experimental, Punk/New Wave, L.A. Punk, Grindcore, Heavy Metal, Trip-Hop, Funk Metal, Alternative Metal, Noise-Rock, Ska-Punk, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Electronic, Sound Collage, Avant-Garde
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Music Mood |
Volatile, Cynical/Sarcastic, Visceral, Quirky, Manic, Playful, Sleazy, Smooth, Dramatic, Producer
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Instrument |
Bass, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, various electronic instrumentation/programming, sampler, drums, percussions, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion
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Record Label |
Ipecac, Tzadik, Warner Bros. Records, Slash, Warner Bros.
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Associated Acts |
Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Tomahawk, Peeping Tom, Lovage, John Zorn, Kaada/Patton, Dillinger Escape Plan, Hemophiliac, Maldoror, General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners, Rahzel, Zu, Naked City, Dead Cross, Nevermen, tētēma, Dan the Automator
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Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968) is an American singer, producer, film composer, voice actor and record label owner, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative metal band Faith No More. Noted for his vocal proficiency, diverse singing techniques, wide range of projects, style-transcending influences and eccentric public image, Patton has earned critical praise and influenced many contemporary singers. Patton is also co-founder and lead vocalist of Mr. Bungle, and has played with Tomahawk, Fantômas, Moonchild Trio, Dead Cross, Lovage, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mondo Cane, and Peeping Tom. Consistent collaborators through his varied career include avant-garde jazz saxophonist John Zorn, hip hop producer Dan the Automator and classical violinist Eyvind Kang.