Michael Breckenkamp began the transformation from being recognized as a typical midwestern farmboy to being praised for his very rock ‘n’ roll attire at the tender age of eleven after witnessing AC/DC live in St. Louis. Soon after this event, Mike put down the tractor keys and picked up the six string and began jamming with bands all over the area as well as promoting, booking, and managing the logistics of groups as well.-Wanting to gain some experience and chops, Mike decided to team up with some fellow friends/musicians Porselain (formerly Salems Cradle, currently Predawn Hour) on their three month tour of the US with bands Veruca Salt and The Lovemakers. When former Prince/Janet Jackson/Shalamar guitarist Micki Free stopped by Mike’s (and Micki’s) hometown of Quincy, Illinois, Micki gave Michael a ring to come by and help him out on a few shows in the area. After being introduced to the LA music scene through Shawn Barusch ( Lit, Twin Method, S0il,Push Monkey, g0dhEaD) of Hollowpoint Management, this Mississippi River farm boy has been plucking guitar strings with greats such as Blasko (bassist; Ozzy Osbourne; Rob Zombie, Danzig) Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard, Teravision, etc.) and Logan Mader (guitarist; Machine Head) to mention a few. At the age of 17 Michael received the privilege of hanging his picture in
“The November Rain Booth†at The Rainbow on Sunset Strip. One of the creators of the Line 6 series split and formed Damage Control, an amp, pedal, and effects company in which Michael was recently endorsed by. Aside form his musical aspirations, Mike has participated in various television shows and movies that include "All Ages Night", "NExt", and a pilot featuring Fred Durst and David Arquette directing/starring. Michael has studied with famed acting coach Harry Mastrogeorge at the actors playhouse while retaining his close relationships with Barry Squire, Jason Miller, Kathleen Nolan, and Alex Solca, as well as others.- In September 2007 Michael signed with BMG Models.
-Michael never lets an opportunity of any sort slip by him. He loves all aspects of music and movies, never ceasing in trying to further himself as a guitarist and in all realms of the entertainment industry as well as being a decent, honest, reliable source and the quincy farmboy that he still is to this day. Mike was crowned the heinrich heimanzylickern award by the BASA
(Bad Ass (mus)Stache Association)in Burma during the 1908 World's Fair for the world's most BA stache. It was this very incident that caused Burma to change its name in 1989, just 81 years later, to Myanmar in honor of this legendary stache.
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