Mike Patton American vocalist Date of Birth: 27.01.1968 Country: USA

Biography of Mike Patton

Mike Patton is an American vocalist known for his extraordinary vocal abilities and vibrant stage presence. He was born on January 27, 1968, in Eureka, California. Patton rose to prominence in 1985 when he co-founded the school band Mr. Bungle with Trevor Dunn, Danny Heifetz, Theo Lengyel, Clinton McKinnon, and Trey Spruance. The band quickly gained local popularity and frequently performed at parties. Their unique selling point was their ability to seamlessly switch between different musical styles to cater to the audience's preferences.

In 1991, Mr. Bungle released their first professionally recorded album, which was produced by John Zorn. However, creative differences led to the band's dissolution in 1999. During this time, in 1988, Patton was invited to join the band Faith No More as their vocalist. This marked the most successful period for Faith No More, with their album "The Real Thing" becoming a commercial success. The band disbanded in 1997 due to creative disagreements among members, and Patton focused more on Mr. Bungle during the 90s.

In February 2009, Faith No More reunited and embarked on a worldwide tour, including shows in Russia. Patton's exceptional vocal abilities and uniqueness also caught the attention of avant-garde composer John Zorn. Their collaboration began in 1991 when Zorn produced Mr. Bungle's album. Patton also performed as a guest vocalist on some of Zorn's solo albums and various concerts. Together with Zorn and Ikue Mori, Patton participated in the improvisational project "Hemophiliac." Since 2006, their main collaboration has been the "Moonchild Trio," which performs minimalist metal.

Patton released his first solo album, "Adult Themes for Voice," in 1996, which consisted solely of vocal experimentation without any musical accompaniment. In 1997, he released his second solo album, "Pranzo Oltranzista," in the avant-jazz style. Patton's approach to creating music is unconventional. He envisions and constructs his music, often drawing it on paper before recording demo tapes at home. He collaborates with talented musicians who can bring his ideas to life.

In April 1998, Patton announced the formation of his own supergroup called Fantômas, named after a character from French comics. The band, consisting of Trevor Dunn, Buzz Osborne, and Dave Lombardo, plays experimental metal inspired by animation and cinematic music. By 2008, Fantômas had released four studio albums and several live recordings, with plans to release a new album in 2008.

In 2003, Patton collaborated with Japanese noise musician Merzbow on the album "Maldoror." The album used Merzbow's concert recordings mixed by Patton. This experimental project allowed Patton to explore noise without any serious intentions.

Another notable project is the band "Tomahawk," founded in 2000. Initially, they played simple alternative rock, but their style gradually evolved. Their album "Anonymous," released in 2007, explores the themes of warrior tribe chants.

Patton's "Peeping Tom" project, dedicated to gangsta rap, was created in 2006 as a response to pop music. The album was a collaborative effort with various musicians, including Massive Attack, Amon Tobin, and Norah Jones. The album's provocative lyrics are a significant feature.

The latest project by Patton is centered around performing Italian songs from the 1950s and 1960s accompanied by a small orchestra.