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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Orange County, California, United States
- Occupation
- bassist / keyboardist / songwriter / record producer / pianist
2. Background
- University
- University of Georgia
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Mills born?
Born December 17, 1958 (age 67).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.