Mike Tompkins (musician)

Mike Tompkins[1] is a Canadian musician from Ilderton, Ontario. He primarily records a capella covers and original songs, using only his mouth and voice. He is currently partnered with Maker Studios.[2] He has been featured on both the Today Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[3][4][5]

Career

Tompkins was born in Edmonton, Alberta[6] in 1987. He attended and graduated college from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology.[7] He started his musical career on YouTube in 2009. Since then, he has amassed over one million subscribers to his channel and nearly two-hundred million views on his videos.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Rubenstein, Jenna. "The Buzz On: Mike Tompkins". MTV. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Peoples, Glenn. "Exclusive: Maker Studios Partners With Mike Tompkins in 'Long-Term Artist Development' Deal". Billboard. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  3. ↑ Sabados, Steven; Hyndman, Chris. "YouTube Sensation Mike Tompkins". Live Well Network. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  4. ↑ Oldenburg, Ann. "YouTube singer Mike Tompkins heads to Ellen show". USA Today. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Mike Tompkins Takes Over 'Today' & "Teenage Dream"". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  6. ↑ http://www.miketompkins.barkcommunications.com/?i=14057&mid=1000&id=337131
  7. ↑ "Industry Spotlight on Mike Tompkins". OIART News. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  8. ↑ Villeveuve, Nicole. "Mike Tompkins, Mouth-Made Man". Torontoist. Retrieved 23 December 2014.


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