Michael Lee Firkins
Michael Lee Firkins
The Story
"Michael Lee Firkins" is the self-titled debut album from a genuine guitar monster from America's heartland, whose time to wail in the sun has arrived. This CD absoutely cooks from beginning to end, Firkins being backed up by the big time groove of ex-Dokken bassist Jeff Pilson and MSG/Scorpion's drummer James Kottak. "Michael Lee Firkins" features Firkins stylistic blues techniques, including his uncanny way of emulating the slide guitar with his whammy bar. This album has become essential listening for guitarists around the globe, and is a testament to originality and heart.
The Music
| 04:20 | Laughing Stacks | Instrumental |
| 04:36 | 24 Grand Avenue | Instrumental |
| 03:07 | Runaway Train | Instrumental |
| 03:28 | Cactus Cruz | Instrumental |
| 06:26 | Deja Blues | Instrumental |
| 03:44 | Space Crickets | Instrumental |
| 05:23 | Rain In The Tunnel | Instrumental |
| 03:50 | Hula Hoops | Instrumental |
| 05:25 | The Sargasso Sea | Instrumental |
The Artists
| Michael Lee Firkins | Guitars |
| Jeff Pilson | Bass |
| James Kottak | Drums |
| Mike Varney | Production |
| Steve Fontano | Production, Engineering |
| Joe Marquez | Engineering Assistance |
| Marc Reyburn | Engineering Assistance |
| Mooka Rennick | Mixing Assistance, Bass on "Sargasso Sea" |
| Stuart Hirotsu | Mixing Assistance |
| George Horn | Mastering |
| Pat Johnson | Photography |
| Peter Morticelli | Personal Management |
| All songs written by Michael Lee Firkins.
No form of keyboards or synthesizers were used on this album. Michael Lee Firkins does not play slide guitar on any cuts. Recorded and mixed at Prarie Sun Studios in Cotati, CA during November, 1989. Mastered at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA. |
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