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Michael David Watt (born December 20, 1957) [1] is an American bassist, vocalist and songwriter. He co-founded and played bass guitar for the rock bands Minutemen (1980–1985), Dos (1985–present), and Firehose (1986–1994).
Apr 13, 2007 · The Book of Knots’ sophomore album Traineater takes a different approach, touted as a “tribute to the American Rust Belt,” finding its muse not only in the people behind the assembly lines, but the industry itself, the factories, the plumes of smoke, the steel and the lungs full of lead and asbestos.
This album is like a good party: fun for those who were present (e.g. Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan, Mike Watt, Megan Reilly), but annoying for those who have to hear about it. Best tracks: Midnight, The Ballad of John Henry
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- The Book of Knots
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Guests such as Carla Bozulich, Megan Reilly, Jon Langford, David Thomas, Mike Watt, and Tom Waits give telling accounts of foremen, assembly linemen, pensioners, and the neglected mining and steel towns they're inextricably linked to.
Mar 20, 2007 · There is nary a song without narration of a character living in one of these affected areas, commonly incorporating a spate of accomplished guest stars such as Tom Waits, Mike Watt, and Jon Langford.
Dec 7, 2009 · After so many years (fourteen in total) of playing prodigious sideman to both D. Boon in The Minutemen and Ed Crawford in fIREHOSE, when the announcement came down that Mike Watt would be releasing a solo album, the interest of even passing fans of either band was instantly piqued.
