Mikey Way Biography

(Bassist and Multi-Instrumentalist of the Rock Bands ‘My Chemical Romance’ and ‘Electric Century’)

Birthday: September 10, 1980 (Virgo)

Born In: Kearny, New Jersey, United States

Mikey Way, born as Michael James Way, is a popular American musician. He is best known as the bassist of the band ‘My Chemical Romance’. He is also famous as the backing vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of the rock duo named ‘Electric Century’. The talented musician, along with his band mates, is known for hit albums, such as ‘The Black Parade’, ‘Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge’ and ‘For the Night to Control’, to name a few. Having been influenced by bands like The Misfits, Iron Maiden and Blur from a very young age, Mikey always dreamed of pursuing a career in music right from his childhood days. His dedication, passion, and hard work have helped him emerge as one of the biggest contemporary musicians in the American music industry. Today, apart from name and fame, Mikey Way has successfully earned the love of millions of people as well. Talking about the musician’s social media popularity, he holds about 674k followers on Twitter and 596k followers on Instagram as of July 2017.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Michael James Way

Age: 44 Years, 44 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kristin Colby

father: Donald Way

mother: Donna Lee Way

siblings: Gerard Way (brother)

Musicians American Men

Ancestry: Italian American

U.S. State: New Jersey

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    What is Mikey Way known for?

    Mikey Way is known for being the bassist of the rock band My Chemical Romance.
  • 2

    What inspired Mikey Way to become a musician?

    Mikey Way was inspired by his passion for music and his brother Gerard Way's involvement in the music scene.
  • 3

    Has Mikey Way collaborated with other musicians?

    Yes, Mikey Way has collaborated with various artists in the music industry on different projects and songs.
  • 4

    What is Mikey Way's musical style?

    Mikey Way is known for his unique bass style that incorporates elements of punk, alternative rock, and emo genres.
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    Does Mikey Way have any solo music projects?

    Yes, Mikey Way has worked on solo music projects outside of My Chemical Romance, showcasing his creativity and talent as a musician.
Career
Mikey Way joined the rock band named My Chemical Romance in 2001. The following year, he along with his band mates released their first album ‘I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love’. Two years later, i.e. in 2004, they released their second album titled ‘Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge’. After this, their third and fourth albums, namely ‘The Black Parade’ and ‘Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys’ were released in 2006 and 2010 respectively. In 2013, the band got dissolved.
After his breakup with the band My Chemical Romance, Mikey Way moved on to form a new band with the Sleep Station vocalist David Debiak. Their band was called ‘Electric Century’ and they released their first song titled ‘I Lied’ in 2014. The following year, their track ‘Let You Get Away’ came out. After working on these tracks, Way and Debiak started working on their debut album. This album, ‘Electric Century,’ was released on April 18, 2015. Then their singles ‘Right There’ and ‘Hail the Saints’ were released. The duo brought out their second album ‘For the Night to Control’ in March 2016.
Mikey Way has also made a few guest appearances on other artistes’ works. He got featured in Amy Black’s album ‘The Shadow Side’ in 2016. The musician then made an appearance in Waterparks’ album named ‘Cluster’.
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Personal Life
Mikey Way was born as Michael James Way on September 10, 1980 in Newark, New Jersey, to Donna Lee and Donald Way. He has a brother, Gerard Way, who is also a musician by profession. Mikey grew up in Belleville, New Jersey and attended Belleville High School, graduating in 1998. Growing up, he worked for Barnes & Noble as well as Eyeball Records. In 2007, the American musician married Alicia Way. Unfortunately, the couple got divorced and Mikey moved on to date model Sarah Cantergiani. Then in the year 2016, he married a woman named Kristin Colby. The couple welcomed a baby girl in 2017.
Facts About Mikey Way
Mikey Way is known for his quirky fashion sense, often incorporating bold colors and unique accessories into his wardrobe.
He is a talented artist and has created his own comic book series called "Collapser" in collaboration with DC Comics.
Mikey is a huge fan of science fiction and often draws inspiration from the genre in his music and art.
He has a passion for collecting vintage toys and memorabilia, particularly items from the 1980s and 1990s.
Mikey is a dedicated animal lover and has been involved in various animal welfare and rescue organizations over the years.

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