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Birth name
  
Michael Richard Lewis

Years active
  
1997–present

Origin
  
Pontypridd, Wales

Name
  
Mike Lewis


Occupation(s)
  
Musician

Role
  
Musician

Instruments
  
Guitar, bass guitar

Education
  
Wiley College

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Born
  
17 August 1977 (age 46) (
1977-08-17
)

Music groups
  
Lostprophets, No Devotion (Since 2014), Public Disturbance

Albums
  
Liberation Transmission, Start Something, The Betrayed, Thefakesoundofprogress, Weapons

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Michael Richard Lewis (born 17 August 1977) is a Welsh musician. He is best known as the former rhythm guitarist for the Welsh alternative rock band Lostprophets and hardcore punk band Public Disturbance, He is currently the rhythm guitarist for Welsh/American rock band No Devotion.

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Early life

Lewis studied civil engineering for a year before turning to music. His mother was a shop assistant, and his father worked in management for a chemical company. Lewis attended Hawthorn High School in Pontypridd. His favourite subjects were Science and History. His first concert, as a concertgoer, came when he saw Tesla at St David's Hall.

Career

Before Lostprophets formed, Lewis was in a band called Public Disturbance. He was initially the original bassist for Lostprophets, but soon became the rhythm guitarist, with Stuart Richardson replacing him on the bass guitar. After the split of Lostprophets in 2013, Mike Lewis became the manager to a few smaller bands. On 1 May 2014 it was announced that the former members of Lostprophets (including Lewis) has formed a new band and are writing new music. On 1 July 2014, the new band No Devotion released their first single, 'Stay' and have since released their debut Album 'Permanence'.

Personal life

In September 2006, Lewis married his girlfriend, Amber Payne. They now reside in Malibu a few streets away from bandmate Jamie Oliver. On 24 February 2009, he confirmed on his Facebook page that he and his wife were expecting their first child.

Lewis is an avid Star Trek fan and owns a Star Trek uniform. He is a lifelong Everton fan. He surfs Santa Monica beach almost every day when he is at home. Lewis has stated on his Facebook page he is Vegan

Discography

Lostprophets
Public Disturbance
  • 4-Way Tie Up (1997)
  • UKHC Compilation (1997)
  • Victim of Circumstance (1998)
  • Possessed to Hate (1999)
  • Ushering in a New Age of Quarrel – a UKHC Tribute to the Cro-Mags (1999)
  • No Devotion
  • Permanence
  • Equipment

  • Guitars:
  • Dan Armstrong plexiglass
  • PRS Black Singlecut
  • PRS White Singlecut
  • PRS Black Custom 24
  • Fender Telecaster Deluxe 73
  • Gibson Les Paul Standard Black
  • Gibson SG Standard Black
  • Rickenbacker 330 Jetglow Black
  • Amplification:
  • Fender Hotrod Deville 2×12 (semi distortion & clean)
  • Blackstar Artisan 30 Combo (semi distortion & clean)
  • Orange Thunderverb 200W Head (Main distortion)
  • Orange 4×12 Cabinet
  • Effects:
  • Line 6 Delay Modeler DL4
  • Line 6 Modulation Modeler MM4
  • Boss Phaser
  • Electro Harmonix Holier Grail
  • Rocktron Hush Noise Gate
  • visual noise chorus
  • blackstar HT-Dual
  • Sennheiser Wireless System
  • Korg Rack Tuner
  • Furman Power Conditioner
  • References

    Mike Lewis (musician) Wikipedia