Bassplayers are only noticed when they stop playing.

Michael is very comfortable with that situation. His musical journey began as a wanna-be drummer but he quickly realised the unique role the bass has in music: connecting rhythm and melody. Starting out in a punk band Michael soon switched his focus to funk and prog rock with Level 42 and Rush as main influences. Playing in a wide range of cover and original bands in Australia and Europe Michael was able to develop vast experience in a great variety of musical styles. Ultimately his approach is to lock in with the drummer and provide the foundation for the other band members to shine. 

A relative late-comer to appreciate Toto’s unique talents with The Seventh One being his first real exposure to Toto Michael is now intimately familiar with all of Toto’s work. With his his love for rock, rock-jazz and well-constructed pop music he is the perfect candidate to represent the amazing talents of David Hungate and Mike Porcaro.