Mike’s younger years were spent moving around Texas, but stayed primarily in Channelview. Mike has loved music his whole life. The first band he played in was when he was in the 3rd grade where he played the saxophone. A few years later he got his first guitar at age 12, a  $25 Sears silvertone acoustic. Mike never had a teacher to show him how to play guitar, but he learned how by a 45 RPM record for the song Red River Valley. He started listening to rock n roll music and emulating the music he listened to. Even though Mike wasn't proficient, he started writing songs at age 15 by humming melodies and writing down words that came to him.   At 16 he met the love of his life and was married by 17. They have been together for 50+ years. He joined the Navy where he was able to play shows at different clubs in multiple countries to showcase his talents and songs. Eventually, Mike and his wife moved back to Oklahoma to raise their family. Throughout the years, Mike worked hard to provide for his family while never really forgetting the love for his music. In those years, Mike has written many songs including his hit song Ride that is dedicated to his wife, Oklahoma Dirt Road, Five Red Lights, How long, and Chains.