Mike Gilliland

Birthdate: May 30, 1966 , Columbus , Ohio

Current Band: Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers and Willie Pooch and the Upsetters

Past Bands: Fatback and Slaw

Stage setup: Astatic police radio microphone and Fender Bassman amp

Recordings you are on: Two CD's with Ray Fuller, guest appearances with many bands, as well as many commercial TV and radio ads

Favorite harp player (living): Sam Myers

Faavorite harp player (deceased): Walter Horton and William Clarke

Favorite Blues singer (living): Sam Myers and Willie Pooch

Favorite Blues singer (deceased): Magic Sam and Big Maybelle

First record you bought: "Are You Experienced" by Jimi Hendrix

First Blues record you bought: "Muddy and the Wolf"

Main career focus: To keep the tradition of 50's Chicago Blues alive

Mike Gilliland: "I've been lucky enough to work with some of Columbus ' finest musicians and Columbus has some fine musicians! I intend to keep working and keep the Blues alive!"