Billboard World Song Contest Awa
Michael recently received 4 Honorable Mention awards in the Billboard World Song Contest Awards for placing in the top 500. Not bad for his first contest entries.
About Michael D Neathery
Michael has been involved in the music industry for over 23 years, starting in the late 80's performing in cover groups along the East coast in nightclubs, cruise ships, hotels and casinos. In the1970's, through his own curiosity, he "discovered" music by Elton John, America, Supertramp and the catalyst for his desire to become a musician, KISS. Their music and image turned his young mind inside out and set his imagination on fire...so we can blame them for the individual we know today!
In the fall of 1990 he decided to give original music a chance by joining an Orlando, Fla. group called Disturbance. Soon after, the band moved to Memphis, TN. to begin recording their major label debut for Zoo Entertainment (RCA/BMG) and Polygram Publishing. "We Come Out At Night" was released in 1993 with the first single and video, "Resolution" appearing on MTV's "Headbangers Ball" recieving accolades from critics and fans alike. The band also made monthly appearances in publications like "Metal Edge", "RIP", "Guitar For The Practicing Musician", as well as Japan's "Burrn" magazine. They performed or toured with artists like Alice In Chains, Firehouse, Trixter and Dangerous Toys.
Since the group's breakup in 1993, Michael has done a little touring as well as writing, recording, and performing in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC.