Mike Lewis (musician)

Mike Lewis
Background information
Birth name	Michael Richard Lewis
Born	17 August 1977
Origin	Pontypridd, Wales
Genres	Alternative metal, nu metal, alternative rock, hard rock
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, bass guitar
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Visible Noise, Columbia
Associated acts	No Devotion, Lostprophets, Public Disturbance
Website	Twitter
Notable instruments
PRS Black Singlecut PRS White Singlecut PRS Gold Custom 24 Fender Telecaster Deluxe 73

Michael Richard Lewis (born 17 August 1977)^[1] is a Welsh musician. He is best known as the former rhythm guitarist for the Welsh alternative rock band Lostprophets and heavy metal band Public Disturbance, He is currently the rhythm guitarist for Welsh/American rock band No Devotion, who formed after Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was jailed for 29 years for child sex offences.

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 Lostprophets formed, Lewis and Ian Watkins were bandmates in a band called Public Disturbance. He was initially the original bassist for Lostprophets, but soon became the rhythm guitarist, with Stuart Richardson replacing him on the bass guitar. After the split of Lostprophets in 2013, Mike Lewis became the manager to a few smaller bands. On 1 May 2014 it was announced that the former members of Lostprophets (including Lewis) has formed a new band and are writing new music.^[2][3] On 1 July 2014, the new band No Devotion released their first single, 'Stay' and have since released their debut Album 'Permanence'.

Personal life

In September 2006, Lewis married his girlfriend, Amber Payne. They now reside in Malibu a few streets away from bandmate Jamie Oliver. On 24 February 2009, he confirmed on his Facebook page that he and his wife were expecting their first child.

Lewis is an avid Star Trek fan and owns a Star Trek uniform. He is a lifelong Everton fan. He surfs Santa Monica beach almost every day when he is at home. It was previously reported that Lewis was once a vegan who turned vegetarian, but in an interview with The Rock Radio Station in New Zealand, it was revealed that was not the case. He stated to the hosts that he enjoys his steak cooked "medium rare".

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

• Permanence

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:
  • Fender Hotrod Deville 2×12 (semi distortion & clean)
  • Blackstar Artisan 30 Combo (semi distortion & clean)
  • Orange Thunderverb 200W Head (Main distortion)
  • Orange 4×12 Cabinet
• Effects:
  • Line 6 Delay Modeler DL4
  • Line 6 Modulation Modeler MM4
  • Boss Phaser
  • Electro Harmonix Holier Grail
  • Rocktron Hush Noise Gate
  • visual noise chorus
  • blackstar HT-Dual
  • Sennheiser Wireless System
  • Korg Rack Tuner
  • Furman Power Conditioner

References

1. "Lostprophets – Mike Lewis". BBC Wales. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
2. "Lostprophets members form new band & are writing music – BBC Newsbeat". Bbc.co.uk. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
3. "LeeGaze on Twitter: @AnarchaBarista @guardianmusic Thanks Ant! Can't wait to get back out there". Twitter.com. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-24.

External links

• Mike Lewis interview