Biografie van Michael Harris
Michael Harris (born January 18, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio) is an American musician. He cites the influence of his father (a jazz musician) and mother (a classical musician) for his unique style. Along with many progressive guitarists and bands, Mike's earliest influences were Ritchie Blackmore, Robin Trower, & Jimmy Page, and eventually Frank Marino, Steve Morse, Uli Jon Roth, and Michael Schenker. Michael Harris (born January 18, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio) is an American musician. He cites the influence of his father (a jazz musician) and mother (a classical musician) for his unique style. Along with many progressive guitarists and bands, Mike's earliest influences were Ritchie Blackmore, Robin Trower, & Jimmy Page, and eventually Frank Marino, Steve Morse, Uli Jon Roth, and Michael Schenker.
Michael formed Arch Rival in the late 80s in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio with Greg Martin & Gary Rigmaiden. After several vocalist changes, the band found their niche in Michigan based vocalist, Steve Snyder, and have since yielded 3 CDs worldwide.
Arch rival's line-up :
-Michael Harris – guitar, harmony vocals
-Steve Snyder – lead vocals
-Gary Rigmaiden – bass, harmony vocals
-Greg Martin – drums
Michael formed a heavy metal band, Surgeon in 1995 to perform extreme heavy metal. Surgeon released its sole album, 'Encyclopedia of the Insane' (1996).
Surgeon's line-up :
-Michael Harris – Guitar
-Len Jarrell – Vocals
-Matt Thompson – Drums
-James Martin – Bass
Michael joined up with long time friend, guitarist David T. Chastain and formed the metal monster Zanister. Zanister created two albums, 'Symphonica Millenia' (1999) and 'Fear No Man' (2001).
Michael formed his midwest based live band, “THE MICHAEL HARRIS TRANZ-FUSION” not long after the turn of the millennium. The band played their first gig on Friday the 13th, July 2001, and never looked back. They do several midwest tours a year.
Michael formed Darkology in 2003 with his brother Brian and bassist Mike Neal, who played in one of Michael’s earliest bands years ago. This is the heaviest thing MH has done in years, a group of songs that originated during the composing of Michael’s 2003 vocal disc, “Words Collide”. The new material ranges from pure to prog metal featuring strong hooks and exceptional musicianship from all. Stay tuned for the release of this thunderous recording in 2007.
Darkology's line-up :
-Michael Harris – Guitar, Vocals
-Brian Harris - Drums
-Mike Neal – Bass
Currently Harris continues to develop his neoclassical and progressive metal career in solo projects. A new solo album, 'Orchestrate', released November 26, 2006.
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