Mike Farris (musician)
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| Mike Farris | |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | Blues rock (earlier) Gospel music (later) |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Associated acts | Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies Peaceful Knievel Double Trouble |
| Website | mikefarrismusic.net |
Mike Farris (b. ca. 1961) is an American musician. He was the founder and lead singer of Nashville, Tennessee group Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, and released two solo albums since then.
[edit] Biography
Farris's parents divorced when he was eleven years old; he began using drugs and alcohol from an early age, and almost died from an overdose before he was 21 years old.[1] He recovered and went on to form the group Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies in 1990; they released three major-label albums and had sustained success on the U.S. rock charts in the 1990s. After their breakup, Farris sang with SCW, Peaceful Knievel, and with Double Trouble, the former backing group for Stevie Ray Vaughan.[1] Farris became a practicing Christian and rejected drugs and alcohol, and released his first solo album in 2002. 2007 saw him release his second solo effort, the strongly Southern-influenced Salvation in Lights, on INO Records.[2][3][4] Farris is slated to play SXSW and Creation Festival later in 2008.[5]
[edit] Discography
- Goodnight Sun (Mean It!, 2002)
- Salvation in Lights (INO Records, 2007)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Mike Farris at All Music Guide
- ^ Review of Salvation in Lights. Christianity Today.
- ^ Review of Salvation in Lights. The Trades. Accessed February 28, 2008.
- ^ Review of Salvation in Lights. All Music Guide.
- ^ Former Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies Frontman Mike Farris Signs with Paradigm Talent Agency. CCM Magazine, February 18, 2008.
