Mike Mills
Mike Mills
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Michael "Mike" Mills is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on December 17, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Still alive)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Anderson, Indiana, Mills developed an interest in music at a young age. He was influenced by the 1960s folk music scene and began writing his own songs. After high school, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in music.
Major Accomplishments
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Co-founder of The Turtles, a popular rock band known for hits like "Happy Together" and "She'd Rather Be with Me"
Member of John Sebastian's The Lovin' Spoonful, contributing to songs such as "Do You Believe in Magic" and "You Baby"
As a solo artist, released the album _Closer_, which featured the hit single "Place in the Sun"
Produced numerous albums for other artists, including R.E.M., Indigo Girls, and The Indigo Girls
Notable Works or Actions
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Mills has been involved in various musical projects throughout his career. As a member of The Turtles, he co-wrote several songs, including "She'd Rather Be with Me." In the 1970s, he became a key figure in the development of folk rock, collaborating with artists like John Sebastian and James Taylor.
Impact and Legacy
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Mills' contributions to music have been significant. As a songwriter and producer, he has helped shape the sound of numerous artists. His work on _Closer_ earned him critical acclaim, and his production credits for R.E.M.'s albums demonstrate his ability to adapt to different styles.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Mills' impact on music is multifaceted. As a member of influential bands like The Turtles and The Lovin' Spoonful, he was part of the folk rock movement that defined an era. His work as a producer has allowed him to leave his mark on a wide range of artists. Today, Mike Mills is remembered for his innovative approach to songwriting and his dedication to his craft.
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Quotes by Mike Mills
I was so happy with my bow ties from the last kickstarted project that I’m back for more.
As someone who grew up in a house where there wasn’t a lot of talking, I’m used to just looking at the world. And in general I often feel like I just don’t understand what’s happening. That everybody else does, but I don’t quite get it.
Our good fortunes allowed us to feel a sadness our parents didn’t have time for, and a happiness that I never saw with them.
The littlest thing can have the strongest connection when you’re grieving. Your Proustian, poetic nerve is turned up to ten.
I’m into people’s emotional lives and relationships and the complications of living. That’s my turf.
Being a good Hans Haacke student, part of his influence on me is that there’s no difference between a gallery show and a film – or even an ad and a T-shirt-in terms of cultural legitimacy. They’re just different contexts in which to have some sort of communication.
As a son of a man who pretended to be one thing for 33 years of my life and then was another thing, the questions of ‘what is real’ and ‘what is not real’ are very blurrily vivid to me.
Actors are pretending for you, but they’re not lying. They are not putting on a guise instead of themselves. They are finding things inside that they have experienced.
Over and over again, I’m trying to express or communicate these big and small struggles to the world, and really to myself.
It’s funny now how much we look at – whatever you want to call it: art, design, culture stuff, film – online, and how in the online world, you’re instantly global.