Mike Sturgis
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Mike Sturgis in concert in 1995 with Wishbone Ash
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Genre(s) | Heavy metal, Progressive Rock |
Instrument(s) | Drum kit |
Associated acts | 21 Guns Asia Wishbone Ash The Untouchables Psycho Motel |
Mike Sturgis was the drummer for the band 21 Guns and later Psycho Motel, where he played on both State of Mind (1996) and Welcome to the World (1997) albums. He was also the drummer for Wishbone Ash between 1995 and 1997 and drummer for Asia between 1994 and 2001. Wisconsin born musician Mike Sturgis has performed and recorded with some of the music world's most respected names. Mike began drumming at the age of ten and between 1982-86 attended the University of Miami, where he received a degree in music performance. From 1986 to 1987, he joined the world famous band A-Ha, where he played as their drummer on tour and in many recordings.
He in now the head of Drum studies at The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, Surrey and lives happily with his wife and two children, Briony and Dominic.
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