Michael Sherwood
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Michael Sherwood is a U.S.
keyboardist and singer.
, who was an actor, musician, and big band leader, his mother Phyllis and younger brother Billy
. His father got him his first keyboard when he was 4.
Michael (keys, vocals) and Billy (bass, vocals) formed the band Lodgic
while growing up in Las Vegas
. The band also included Guy Allison
on keyboards as well, Jimmy Haun
on guitar, and Gary Starns on drums. They eventually moved the band to Los Angeles
in 1980. After many years of trying to get things together, they recorded their debut album Nomadic Sands, released in 1986. Michael Sherwood was working with Toto
keyboardist Steve Porcaro
during this period; one of their co-writes is on Michael Jackson
's Thriller 25 album.
After Lodgic, Michael did session work, including backing vocals on the Anderson/Bruford/Wakeman/Howe songs on Yes
's Union album (on which brother Billy also performed, but on different tracks).
A solo album, Tangletown, was released in 1998, largely written with Julius Robinson, and included artists Steve McCormick (guitars and vocals), the late Jamie Chez (drums and vocals), Tom Felicetta (long-haired bass), and Dorian Crozier (drums on "Angry as I Am" and "The Censor"). Guests included Christian Nesmith
, who co-produced with drummer Jamie Chez and bassist Tom Felicetta, brother Billy, Jimmy Haun, Greg Ellis, and Yes engineer Tom Fletcher.
Michael also appeared on Ted Jacobs' 2000 album The Days Gone By, while he and Robinson worked on music for the 2001 film Angel Eyes
. In 2004, Michael joined Conspiracy
, Billy's band with Yes bassist Chris Squire
, to record a live-in-the-studio DVD, released in 2006. Michael has also worked with the Gluey Brothers, Jack Russell, Lisa Loeb
, Steve Porcaro
, Air Supply
, Jonathan Elias
, and Circa, and further with Julius Robinson and Christian Nesmith. He has done music for TV shows and adverts, including work for Elias Associates.
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keyboardist and singer.
Biography
Michael Sherwood comes from a musical family which includes his father Bobby SherwoodBobby Sherwood
Bobby Sherwood was a trumpet player, bandleader, actor and composer. He appeared in three films including Pal Joey in 1957. His sons Billy and Michael are both musicians....
, who was an actor, musician, and big band leader, his mother Phyllis and younger brother Billy
Billy Sherwood
William "Billy" Wyman Sherwood is a musician, record producer, and engineer.-Family:Sherwood comes from a musical family which includes his father Bobby Sherwood, who was an actor, musician, and big band leader, his mother Phyllis, a singer and drummer, and brother Michael, a keyboardist and...
. His father got him his first keyboard when he was 4.
Michael (keys, vocals) and Billy (bass, vocals) formed the band Lodgic
Lodgic
Lodgic was a United States rock band who released one album, Nomadic Sands .-History:The band was formed in Las Vegas by childhood friends Michael Sherwood and Jimmy Haun with Gary Starnes and Mike Hulsey...
while growing up in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. The band also included Guy Allison
Guy Allison
Guy Allison is an American composer, pianist and producer.-Biography:His first record deal was signed with a band called Lodgic on A&M Records in 1985. This band included Michael Sherwood, Billy Sherwood, Jimmy Haun and Gary Starnes...
on keyboards as well, Jimmy Haun
Jimmy Haun
Jimmy Carey Haun is a U.S. left-handed guitarist, known for his work with the bands Yes, Air Supply, and Circa.-Career:Haun's first band was Lodgic with childhood friend Michael Sherwood and, later, Michael's younger brother Billy Sherwood. Haun went on to play on Yes's Union album before work in...
on guitar, and Gary Starns on drums. They eventually moved the band to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
in 1980. After many years of trying to get things together, they recorded their debut album Nomadic Sands, released in 1986. Michael Sherwood was working with Toto
Toto (band)
Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
keyboardist Steve Porcaro
Steve Porcaro
Steven Maxwell "Steve" Porcaro is an American keyboardist and composer, who was an original member of the rock/pop band Toto....
during this period; one of their co-writes is on Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's Thriller 25 album.
After Lodgic, Michael did session work, including backing vocals on the Anderson/Bruford/Wakeman/Howe songs on Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
's Union album (on which brother Billy also performed, but on different tracks).
A solo album, Tangletown, was released in 1998, largely written with Julius Robinson, and included artists Steve McCormick (guitars and vocals), the late Jamie Chez (drums and vocals), Tom Felicetta (long-haired bass), and Dorian Crozier (drums on "Angry as I Am" and "The Censor"). Guests included Christian Nesmith
Christian Nesmith
Christian DuVal Nesmith is a musician, and the eldest son of former Monkee Michael Nesmith and Phyllis Gibson. He has worked with his father , Michael Sherwood , Ty Tabor , Doug Pinnick of King's X and formerly Cindy...
, who co-produced with drummer Jamie Chez and bassist Tom Felicetta, brother Billy, Jimmy Haun, Greg Ellis, and Yes engineer Tom Fletcher.
Michael also appeared on Ted Jacobs' 2000 album The Days Gone By, while he and Robinson worked on music for the 2001 film Angel Eyes
Angel Eyes (film)
Angel Eyes is a 2001 romantic drama film directed by Luis Mandoki. The original music score was composed by Marco Beltrami and features Jennifer Lopez, James Caviezel, Jeremy Sisto, and Terrence Howard. Lopez's performance in the film earned her a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Actress.-Plot:The...
. In 2004, Michael joined Conspiracy
Conspiracy (band)
Conspiracy was a progressive rock band founded by Billy Sherwood and Chris Squire . The band released two albums: Conspiracy and The Unknown , and a live DVD...
, Billy's band with Yes bassist Chris Squire
Chris Squire
Christopher Russell Edward "Chris" Squire , is an English musician, known as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the progressive rock group Yes. He is the only member of the group to appear on every album.-Before Yes:...
, to record a live-in-the-studio DVD, released in 2006. Michael has also worked with the Gluey Brothers, Jack Russell, Lisa Loeb
Lisa Loeb
Lisa Anne Loeb is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She launched her career in 1994 with the song, "Stay ". She was the first artist to have a number one single in the United States while not signed to a recording contract.Loeb's efforts now include music, film, television, voice-over...
, Steve Porcaro
Steve Porcaro
Steven Maxwell "Steve" Porcaro is an American keyboardist and composer, who was an original member of the rock/pop band Toto....
, Air Supply
Air Supply
Air Supply is an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of Graham Russell as guitarist and singer-songwriter and Russell Hitchcock as lead vocalist. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight Top Ten hits in the United States, in the early 1980s...
, Jonathan Elias
Jonathan Elias
Jonathan Elias is a U.S. composer and record producer, known for his movie soundtracks, production for several pop and rock acts, and his award-winning advertising music including the PBS logo instrumental from October 1, 1984 to October 1, 1989....
, and Circa, and further with Julius Robinson and Christian Nesmith. He has done music for TV shows and adverts, including work for Elias Associates.
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