| Mike "Puffy" Bordin | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Andrew Bordin |
| Also known as | Puffy |
| Born | November 27, 1962 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative metal, funk metal, alternative rock, heavy metal, hard rock, grunge |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Slash, London, Reprise, Mordam |
| Associated acts | EZ-Street, Faith No More, Ozzy Osbourne, Jerry Cantrell, Korn |
Mike Bordin (born November 27, 1962 in San Francisco, California) is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left. He is noted for his distinctive long dreadlocks, and for playing in shorts while shirtless at concerts.
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In the late 1970s, while still in high school, Mike Bordin played in the band EZ-Street[1] with future Metallica bassist Cliff Burton and future Faith No More guitarist Jim Martin.
In 1981, Bordin formed Faith No Man with bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, and frontman Mike Morris. A year later the group replaced Wade Worthington with keyboardist Roddy Bottum, removed Mike Morris, and changed their name to Faith No More.
Faith No More released their first album, We Care a Lot, in 1985. After releasing several more albums, including the Grammy-nominated The Real Thing, Faith No More disbanded in 1998.
In 2009, Faith No More reformed and performed a series of festival shows in Europe, leading to several shows in select American cities.
In 1997, Bordin began performing with Ozzy Osbourne's band.[2]
After Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward was unfortunately plagued with health issues during tour, Bordin had a brief stretch playing with the other original members of Black Sabbath. Notably he played the closing segments of Ozzy Osbourne's 1997 headlining concerts during the Ozzfest tour.
Bordin re-recorded the drum tracks on Osbourne's solo albums, Blizzard of Ozz, and Diary of a Madman, for the controversial remasters released in 2002. The re-recordings were the result of a lawsuit brought by original drummer Lee Kerslake and original bassist Bob Daisley (whose part was re-recorded by Robert Trujillo) for unpaid royalties. The remakes have received very poor reviews from fans on online retail stores such as Amazon.com.
In 2000, Bordin toured with KoЯn when their drummer David Silveria was injured.
Bordin also performs on Jerry Cantrell's 2002 album, Degradation Trip.
In 2001, Bordin competed on television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.[3] He missed the $32,000 question, walking away with $1,000. Former bandmate Robert Trujillo, now of Metallica, attended live.
Yamaha Drums Recording Custom in Black Finish
All Zildjian Cymbals
Yamaha, including their rack system. Bass drum pedal is a strap-drive Drum Workshop model.
Remo coated Pinstripe on top of snare, coated Emperors on tops of toms with clear Ambassadors on bottoms. Clear Pinstripe on bass batter head with painted head on front.
Vic Firth American Classic Rock played with butt end.
Yamaha Oak Custom
Zildjian
Yamaha rack and stands
Drum Workshop 5000 Delta Series Strap Drive Double Pedals
Remo
Vic Firth Rock [5]
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