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Born on December 17, 1958 in Orange County, California, United States, Mike Mills is a bassist, keyboardist and songwriter. That puts Mike Mills at 67 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Georgia.
My Take
Mike Mills is, to me, the secret engine of R.E.M. As a founding member and the bassist and backing vocalist, he was never the frontman, but those harmonies and melodic basslines are a huge part of why the band's records feel so warm. Born in 1958 and a University of Georgia man, he's a true multi-instrumentalist, handling keyboards and occasional lead vocals too. I always gravitate toward the player whose contribution you feel more than you notice. The fact that he co-founded one of the defining alternative rock bands and stayed central to its sound for decades earns my real respect for the long game.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Mills
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・ミルズ
- Reading
- まいく・みるず
- Born
- December 17, 1958 (age 67)
- Origin
- Orange County, California, United States
- Occupation
- bassist / keyboardist / songwriter / record producer / pianist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
2. Background
- University
- University of Georgia
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Mills born?
Mike Mills was born on December 17, 1958 and is 67 years old.
Where is Mike Mills from?
Mike Mills is from Orange County, California, United States.
What does Mike Mills do?
Mike Mills works as bassist, keyboardist, songwriter, record producer, pianist.
Where did Mike Mills study?
Mike Mills attended University of Georgia.
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