About

MICHAEL PHILLIP MILEY
Drummer of the RIVAL SONS

Miley began drumming when he was 4 years old. His dad played him "In
the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins and after the classic drum fill,
Michael knew right then and there what the future would hold for
him. Then of course after he had heard "Hold the Line" by Toto and
"Good Times, Bad Times" by Led Zeppelin, he began his pursuit for
developing a fast right foot. Jeff Porcaro and John Bonham remain
his top favorite drummers. However, being born on the same day as
Keith Moon (August 23rd), Michael, with the Rival Sons (Frontline
Music), has ironically established a style of his own that echos the
reckless abandonment of "Moonie" (now "Miley"). He has recorded and/
or performed with Kelly Clarkson, Jay Buchanan, Joe Firstman, Bird3,
Josh Kelley, Santana, Ricky Martin, Tony Lucca, Veruca Salt, Mickey
Hart, and Rival Sons. He also was in the House Band for "Last Call
with Carson Daly" on NBC for three years. He is currently the
drummer for Rival Sons on Frontline Music. The CD "Before the Fire"
is available on iTunes. They are currently writing and recording
their sophomore album.

Michael has studied with Roy Burns, Dave Garibaldi, John Molo, Chalo
Eduardo, Chuck Silverman, Chuck Flores, and Dean Cook.

Discography

Drumhead Setup

Snare - black coated Hi-Velocity
Toms - black coated Response 2 on top and Classic Clears on the bottom
Bass Drum - single ply Texture Coated on the batter