Mike Lewis (musician)

Michael Richard Lewis (born 17 August 1977)[1] 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 alternative rock band No Devotion.

For other people with the same name, see Michael Lewis (disambiguation).

Mike Lewis
Birth nameMichael Richard Lewis
Born (1977-08-17) 17 August 1977
OriginPontypridd, Wales
GenresAlternative metal, nu metal, alternative rock, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar, bass guitar
Years active1997–present
LabelsVisible Noise, Columbia
Associated actsNo Devotion, Lostprophets, Public Disturbance, Patrick Bourke
WebsiteTwitter

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.[2] After the split of Lostprophets in 2013, Lewis became the manager to a few smaller bands.

On 1 May 2014 it was announced that the former members of Lostprophets (including Lewis) have formed a new band and are writing new music.[3][4] On 1 July 2014, the new band No Devotion released their first single, "Stay" and have since released their debut album Permanence.

No Devotion's second album is due to be released at the end of 2019, although the only members of the band confirmed to be on the album were Geoff Rickley, Lee Gaze and Stuart Richardson. Gaze confirmed that keyboardist Jamie Oliver had departed from the band while also stating that Mike had not left the band but he hadn't worked with the other band members on the album.

Personal life

In September 2006, Lewis married his girlfriend, Amber (née Payne).[5] They have a daughter, Gwyneth, and now reside in Malibu, a few streets away from bandmate Jamie Oliver.[6] Amber runs Shoppe Amber Interiors.[7][8]

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.[9]

Discography
Lostprophets
Main article: Lostprophets discography
Public Disturbance
No Devotion

Equipment

References
  1. "Lostprophets – Mike Lewis". BBC Wales. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
  2. Castor, Stephanie (6 July 2012). "Interview: Lostprophets Guitarist Mike Lewis Discusses 'Weapons' and Warped Tour 2012". guitarworld. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  3. "Lostprophets members form new band & are writing music". Newsbeat. bbc.co.uk. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  4. "LeeGaze on Twitter: @AnarchaBarista @guardianmusic Thanks Ant! Can't wait to get back out there". Twitter. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  5. "At Home With Amber Lewis". Nicole Gibbons Style. 20 July 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  6. Mainwaring, Rachel (27 January 2016). "Justin Bieber's Love Yourself video showcases Welsh musician's designs". WalesOnline. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  7. "Many moons ago, I started using "" Instagram"" as a way for me share tidbits of my life as they happened". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  8. Duncan, Allison (26 October 2020). "Tour Top Designer Amber Lewis's Megawatt "Kardashian Country" Digs". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  9. EP. 54 - Stuart Richardson (No Devotion / Lostprophets), retrieved 3 January 2021
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