Michael Allan Patton was born on the 27th January 1968 in Eureka, California, USA and a singer and composer. He is known for participation in various musical projects, especially with the rock band Faith No More. Patton founded the independent record label Ipecac Recordings in 1999. Patton has been active in the entertainment industry since 1985.
How much is the net worth of Mike Patton? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $6.5 million, as of the data reported in 2016. He earned his net worth through many engagements as follows musician, songwriter, actor and producer.
Mike Patton Net Worth $6.5 Million
In addition to being the frontman of Faith No More, Patton participated in projects like Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Peeping Tom, Tomahawk and is still involved in side projects with John Zorn, Dan the Automator, Kool Keith, The X-Ecutioners, Team Sleep, Björk, Subtle, Rahzel, Amon Tobin, Eyvind Kang, Lovage and Kaada. He was one of the founders of Ipecac Recordings in 1999. Mike Patton is also known for the use of various styles and vocal techniques. His shows always have among others falsetto’s crossings as well as guttural voices. Because of his vocal talent, Patton is often referred to as Mr. 1000 Voices. In the middle of 2006, he released the album “Peeping Tom” together with several guest musicians like Norah Jones, Bebel Gilberto, Kid Koala, Doseone, Massive Attack, Odd Nosdam, Jel and Dub Trio. Talking about the band Faith no More, it has been active from 1979 to 1998. Together with the band Patton has released 6 successful albums. After more than 10 years apart, in early 2009, Mike Patton and the members of Faith No More gathered and announced the return of the band to the stage. As they say it is not exactly a return of the band, just a meeting for a European tour, but in addition to these 32 shows this European tour also included concerts in South America, including 4 performances in Brazil. Still in his solo career, Patton launched a collection of his very own interpretations of various Italian pop hits entitled “Mondo Cane” (2010). The repertoire surprised audiences and critics.
In addition to this, he produced the soundtrack for the films “A Perfect Place” (2008) and “Crank: High Voltage” (2009) and “The Solitude of Prime Numbers” (2010). He appeared as protagonist in the film “Firecracker” (2006) as well as lent his voice to the characters of several films including “I am a Legent’ (2007), “Metalocalypse” (2008) and “The Absence of Eddy Table” (2016).
To conclude, Michael Allan Patton is by far one of the most versatile and talented rock singers in the history. He is considered to be one of the most important artists in the rock history. Moreover, his path was divided into three parts: the Faith No More, the Mr. Bungle and projects of experimental rock as well as nowadays projects. Patton has created music which surpassed generations. For his idiosyncrasies, innovative and experimental ideas, he is often compared to artists like Frank Zappa and John Zorn.
Finally, the personal life of Mike Patton, the musician was married to the Italian artist Titi Zuccatosta from 1994 to 2001 and lived in Italy. There he learned a flawless Italian as well as spoke Portuguese and Spanish.
Best Vocalist in the 5th Annual Loudwire Music Awards (2015)
Record Labels
Ipecac Recordings (1999),
Albums
"Adult Themes for Voice" (1996), "Mit Gas" (2003), "Anonymous" (2007), "Oddfellows", "Taboo & Exile" (1999), "The Big Gundown" (2000), “Peeping Tom” (2006), “Mondo Cane” (2010), "Sol Invictus" 2015)
Music Groups
Faith No More (1979-1998), Mr. Bungle (1985 – 2000), Fantomas (1998-), Tomahawk (2000-), Peeping Tom (2000-), Lovage (2000-), Kaada/Patton , Naked City, Painkiller, Crudo, Hemophilac
Nominations
Independent Music Award for Best Song - Cover
Movies
“A Perfect Place” (2008), “Crank: High Voltage” (2009), “The Solitude of Prime Numbers” (2010), “Firecracker” (2006),“I am a Legent’ (2007), “Metalocalypse” (2008), "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2012),“The Absence of Eddy Table” (2016)
Wide vocal range, ranging from low growls to wailing falsetto.
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All drummers want to be singers. I think it's a myth that the singer needs to be the focus. Bands perpetuate that myth. With somebody like Sebastian Bach it makes sense. Look at him. He could be in an Avon ad.
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Despite the aural onslaught, King (For A Day) is not an assault - I think it's us being us, more than anything. I think we finally had the resources to be us on this record.
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We just wanna be the happy bums that we are. That's all.
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I got one entire song from fortune cookies (Land of Sunshine). On another one, I took words from different Frank Sinatra songs and pasted them together. Another one, I was just driving around and there was a piece of paper on the ground, so I stole it.
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Oh, have you seen Beavis and Butt-Head when they watch one of our videos and Beavis goes: 'These guys sound just like the Chili Peppers?' As if I haven't heard that one before!
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Faith No More broke up in 1998, but has reunited and is currently touring. [June 2009]
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New album 'Mondo Cane' to be released on May 4th: containing Italian pop songs covers from the 50s and 60s. Sung with full orchestra arrangement by the 'Filarmonica Toscanini'. [April 2010]
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Currently doing the voice acting for the Capcom Video game Bionic Commando to be released on XBOX360. [January 2008]
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Did vocals for The Dillinger Escape Plan's 2002 EP "Irony Is A Dead Scene".
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Patton is a twentieth generation Native American.
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Now sings in the bands Tomahawk with Duane Denison (guitar, The Jesus Lizard), Kevin Rutmanis (bass, the Melvins) and John Stainer (drums, Helmet)and in the band Lovage with Dan the Automator (Gorilaz, Deltron 3030, Handsome Boy Modeling School and countless others), Jennifer Charles (Elysian Fields)and Kid Koala, and in the upcoming band Peeping Tom also with Dan the Automator.
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Studied English at Humboldt State University - left school before his junior year to sing for the band Faith No More
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Has recorded songs in many languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portugese, and German among others.
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Acted as Jimmy Stewart's "Scottie" role from the film "Vertigo" in the Faith No More video for "Last Cup Of Sorrow."
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Co-founded and co-owns Ipecac Records.
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Replaced Chuck Mosely as Faith No More's singer in 1989.
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Highly talented singer of Faith No More (1989 to 1998 when the band broke up), Mr Bungle, Fantomas, Maldoror, and a solo career (2 albums, Pranzo Oltranzista (1997) and Adult Themes For Voice (1996)). Has also worked with John Zorn, Sepultura and was a part of the "Weird Little Boy" project with Zorn and Bungle guitarist Trey Sprunace (who also joined Faith No More for the album "King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime" 1995).
Soundtrack
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Year
Status
Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Place Beyond the Pines
2012
performer: "Contrapositive", "The Snow Angel", "The Weight of Consequences", "Kodo March" / writer: "Contrapositive", "The Snow Angel", "The Weight of Consequences", "Kodo March"
$6.5 Million
