User talk:Mike "Schneids" Schneider (Bass Player)

Mike Schneider
Mike “Schneids” Schneider (born August 4, 1965), is an American heavy metal bassist. He was active mainly during the 1980’s and early 1990’s, both in Wisconsin where he grew up and in the Hollywood, CA. area rock and metal scene.

Early years
Mike Schneider was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to a middle class family and raised in a suburban neighborhood. He excelled in music class from elementary school and all through high school. From an early age he was always interested in music. He liked the idea of being a Disc Jockey on the radio, even recording himself on a cassette recorder introducing songs and then placing the songs on the tape. His first visual experience of a “Rock Star” was on a news special about David Bowie, telling his parents he wanted to play in a band like that. Also after being introduced to the rock band KISS would strengthen his vision about playing in band. During his formative years as a teen he would go over to his neighbor’s house and watch their band rehearse. Wanting to follow in the footsteps of his neighbors’ band Schneider began jamming with friends in the area, playing songs from Eddie Money, REO Speedwagon, The Cars and Black Sabbath.