Michael Wilk
Michael John Wilk (born circa 1961 in Chicopee, Massachusetts) is an American keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer best known for his contributions to John Kay and Steppenwolf largely as a keyboardist and bass player. He has also worked with Boz Scaggs, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, Billy Burnette, Phil Seymour, Danny Hutton, the Pointer Sisters, Tom Scott, and the actor Scott Baio. Working with Steve Cropper of Booker T. & the M.G.'s and the Blues Brothers, Wilk performed and recorded the music for the movie Satisfaction. Wilk also worked on the Pretty In Pink soundtrack and has worked on television commercials.[1] He currently works in his recording studio in Portland, Oregon.[2] He also currently works with the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band.
Michael Wilk | |
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Born | circa 1961 Boston, Massachusetts |
Genres | Hard rock |
Instruments | Keyboard, bass, piano |
Years active | 1981 - present |
Associated acts | John Kay and Steppenwolf |
See also
- Wilk – people with the surname Wilk
References
- "Band & Crew". steppenwolf.com. Beverly Hills, CA, USA: Wolf World Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- "John Kay & Steppenwolf Live at Pure Space". Pure Space Portland. Portland, OR, USA: West Coast Event Productions. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2011.