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| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], active rock, country, jazz standards, children's, folk
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'''Michael Gurley''' is an American musician whose musical talents have been featured in many successful rock bands including [[dada]] and Butterfly Jones.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/butterfly-jones-mn0001828227/biography |title=Butterfly Jones &#124; Biography |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> He is best known as the guitarist and lead singer of the rock band [[Dada (band)|dada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=j-725tYrh9kC&pg=PA7&dq=%22Michael+Gurley%22+dada&hl=en&ei=cGdVToHpH5CSgQfCy7VQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Michael%20Gurley%22%20dada&f=false|title=Dada|last=Kugelberg|first=Johan|date=May 1993|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|page=7|accessdate=24 August 2011}}</ref>
'''Michael Gurley''' is an American musician whose musical talents have been featured in many successful rock bands including [[Dada (band)|dada]] and Butterfly Jones.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/butterfly-jones-mn0001828227/biography |title=Butterfly Jones &#124; Biography |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> He is best known as the guitarist and co-lead singer of dada.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=j-725tYrh9kC&dq=%22Michael+Gurley%22+dada&pg=PA7|title=Dada|last=Kugelberg|first=Johan|date=May 1993|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|page=7|accessdate=24 August 2011}}</ref>
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==Musical career==
==Musical career==
Gurley's band [[Dada (band)|dada]] gained popularity in 1992 with the release of their first single, ''[[Dizz Knee Land]]'', from their first album, ''[[Puzzle (Dada album)|Puzzle]]'', which was produced by the legendary [[Ken Scott]]. ''[[Dizz Knee Land]]'' reached number 2 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Heatseekers chart, number 5 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Modern Rock chart, and number 27 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Mainstream Rock Chart;.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/charts/1992-11-21/alternative-song ]{{dead link|date=March 2015}}</ref> ''[[Puzzle]]'' sold more than half a million copies and received an [[RIAA]] gold record award. dada toured with [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and bands such as [[Crowded House]], [[Izzy Stradlin]], and the Ju Ju Hounds. They opened shows for [[Stone Temple Pilots]], [[Courtney Love]], [[Sarah McLachlan]], and a host of other bands and musicians.
Gurley's band [[Dada (band)|dada]] gained popularity in 1992 with the release of their first single, "[[Dizz Knee Land]]", from their first album, ''[[Puzzle (Dada album)|Puzzle]]'', which was produced by the legendary [[Ken Scott]]. "Dizz Knee Land" reached number 2 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Heatseekers chart, number 5 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and number 27 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart;.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/charts/1992-11-21/alternative-song]{{dead link|date=March 2015}}</ref> ''Puzzle'' sold more than half a million copies and received an [[RIAA]] gold record award. dada toured with [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] and bands such as [[Crowded House]], and [[Izzy Stradlin]] and the Ju Ju Hounds. They opened shows for [[Stone Temple Pilots]], [[Courtney Love]], [[Sarah McLachlan]], and a host of other bands and musicians.


Among others, Gurley has recorded and played with [[Ringo Starr]] of [[The Beatles]], [[Stewart Copeland]] of [[The Police]], and [[Mick Taylor]] of [[The Rolling Stones]].
Among others, Gurley has recorded and played with [[Ringo Starr]] of [[The Beatles]], [[Stewart Copeland]] of [[The Police]], and [[Mick Taylor]] of [[The Rolling Stones]].


Gurley co-wrote and co-produced the album ''[[Drama Junkie Queen]]'' by the Los Angeles band [[Billy Boy On Poison]]. [[Billy Boy On Poison]] was signed to the record label [[Ironworks (record label)|Ironworks Music]], owned by [[Jude Cole]] (producer for the band [[Lifehouse (band)|Lifehouse]]) and [[Kiefer Sutherland]]. Gurley previously wrote for and produced the band Wayland<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.waylandtheband.com |title=Home |publisher=Waylandtheband.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> (based in [[Wayland, MI]]) along with Grammy-nominated producer, instrumentalist, and mixer Florian Ammon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://florianammon.com/ |title=home |publisher=Florianammon.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref>
Gurley co-wrote and co-produced the album ''[[Drama Junkie Queen]]'' by the Los Angeles band [[Billy Boy On Poison]]. Billy Boy On Poison was signed to the record label [[Ironworks (record label)|Ironworks Music]], owned by [[Jude Cole]] (producer for the band [[Lifehouse (band)|Lifehouse]]) and [[Kiefer Sutherland]]. Gurley previously wrote for and produced the band Wayland<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.waylandtheband.com |title=Home |publisher=Waylandtheband.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> (based in [[Wayland, MI]]) along with Grammy-nominated producer, instrumentalist, and mixer Florian Ammon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://florianammon.com/ |title=home |publisher=Florianammon.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref>


Gurley is currently a singer and the lead guitar player for [[Kiefer Sutherland]] in The Kiefer Sutherland Band. He also performs in Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mikegurleyandthenightcaps.com/ |title=Welcome to our Pad &#124; Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps &#124; Home |publisher=Mikegurleyandthenightcaps.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> a jazz standards band that has had a residency at the Los Angeles jazz club, Jax,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jaxbarandgrill.com/ |title=HOME |publisher=Jaxbarandgrill.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> since 2007. His early career included a stint in the power pop band Louis and Clark,<ref>{{cite web|author=Stewart Mason |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/louis-clark-mn0000275784/biography |title=Louis & Clark &#124; Biography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> which featured Louis Gutierrez of [[Mary's Danish]] and Joie Calio, bass player and vocalist for [[Dada (band)|dada]].
Gurley was a singer and the lead guitar player for Kiefer Sutherland in The Kiefer Sutherland Band for 6 years. He also performs in Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mikegurleyandthenightcaps.com/ |title=Welcome to our Pad &#124; Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps &#124; Home |publisher=Mikegurleyandthenightcaps.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> a jazz standards band. His early career included a stint in the power pop band Louis and Clark,<ref>{{cite web|author=Stewart Mason |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/louis-clark-mn0000275784/biography |title=Louis & Clark &#124; Biography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2015-03-29}}</ref> which featured Louis Gutierrez of [[Mary's Danish]] and Joie Calio, bass player and vocalist for dada.


In his more than 25-year career, Gurley has published over 300 songs and has sold over 1,000,000 records.
In his more than 30-year career, Gurley has published over 300 songs and has sold over 1,000,000 records.{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}}


==Television music==
==Television music==
Gurley has written theme songs for three [[Disney Channel]] television series, with the best known being ''American Dragon'', the theme song for Disney’s animated series ''[[American Dragon: Jake Long]]'', which was sung by [[The Jonas Brothers]]. His song "Stick Hippo" was used for the [[Disney Channel]] movie ''[[Prom (film)|Prom]]''. He has also written music for the [[Nickelodeon]] channel show ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'', and his music has been used in a variety of television shows and movies. Gurley, along with Joie Calio of [[dada]], wrote the dada song "I’m Feeling Nothing," which is the opening song for ''[[The Brady Bunch Movie]]''. He wrote and produced the song "On My Way," performed by [[Billy Boy On Poison]]. "On My Way" has been featured in commercials for [[DayQuil]], [[Harley Davidson]], [[Chrysler]], and [[Nickelodeon]] as well as professional sports commercials. Gurley is also the singing voice in the commercial for the successful [[Xbox]] video game ''[[Titanfall]]''.
Gurley has written theme songs for three [[Disney Channel]] television series, with the best known being "American Dragon", the theme song for Disney’s animated series ''[[American Dragon: Jake Long]]'', which was sung by [[The Jonas Brothers]]. His song "Stick Hippo" was used for the [[Disney Channel]] movie ''[[Prom (film)|Prom]]''. He has also written music for the [[Nickelodeon]] channel show ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'', and his music has been used in a variety of television shows and movies. Gurley, along with Joie Calio of dada, wrote the song "I'm Feeling Nothing," which is the opening song for ''[[The Brady Bunch Movie]]''. He wrote and produced the song "On My Way", performed by Billy Boy On Poison. "On My Way" has been featured in commercials for [[DayQuil]], [[Harley Davidson]], [[Chrysler]], and Nickelodeon as well as professional sports commercials. Gurley is also the singing voice in the commercial for the successful [[Xbox]] video game ''[[Titanfall]]''.


==Discography==
==Discography==
'''Louis and Clark'''
===Louis and Clark===

*''Hollywood Capacity: Maximum'' (1987)
*''Hollywood Capacity: Maximum'' (1987)


'''dada'''
===dada===
*''[[Puzzle (Dada album)|Puzzle]]'' (1992)

*''Puzzle'' (1992)
*''[[American Highway Flower]]'' (1994)
*''American Highway Flower'' (1994)
*''[[El Subliminoso]]'' (1996)
*''El Subliminoso'' (1996)
*''[[Dada (Dada album)|dada]]'' (1998)
*''dada'' (1998)
*''Live: Official Bootleg (Volume 1)'' (2003)
*''Live: Official Bootleg (Volume 1)'' (2003)
*''How To Be Found'' (2004)
*''[[How to Be Found]]'' (2004)
*''A Friend Of Pat Robertson'' (2006)
*''A Friend Of Pat Robertson'' (2006)


'''Butterfly Jones'''
===Butterfly Jones===

*''Napalm Springs'' (2001)
*''Napalm Springs'' (2001)


'''Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps'''
===Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps===

*''Champagne Champagne'' (1996)
*''Champagne Champagne'' (1996)
*''Euphoria'' (1999)
*''Euphoria'' (1999)
*''I Ain't Gonna Sit On Santa's Lap'' (2004)
*''I Ain't Gonna Sit On Santa's Lap'' (2004)


===Solo===
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'''Billy Boy On Poison'''


*''Ultrasound'' (2020)
*Campfire Singin’ Cowboy (2023)

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===Billy Boy On Poison===
* ''[[Sweet Mess EP]]'' (writer/producer, 2008, Ironworks)
* ''[[Sweet Mess EP]]'' (writer/producer, 2008, Ironworks)
* ''[[Drama Junkie Queen]]'' (writer/producer, 2009, Ironworks)
* ''[[Drama Junkie Queen]]'' (writer/producer, 2009, Ironworks)


'''Billy Boy On Poison Singles'''
====Billy Boy On Poison singles====
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* "On My Way" (writer/producer, 2009)

* ''On My Way'' (writer/producer, 2009)
* "Angry Young Man" (writer/producer, 2009)
* ''Angry Young Man'' (writer/producer, 2009)
* "4 Leaf Clover" (writer/producer, 2010)
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* ''4 Leaf Clover'' (writer/producer, 2010)


==References==
==References==

{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.michaelgurleymusic.com/ Mike Gurley Music Official Website]
* [http://www.mikegurleyandthenightcaps.com/ Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps Website]
* [http://www.mikegurleyandthenightcaps.com/ Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps Website]
* AllMusic.com [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-gurley-mn0000887449 Mike Gurley Credits Page]
* AllMusic.com [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-gurley-mn0000887449 Mike Gurley Credits Page]
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* [http://www.thedahlsmusic.com/ The Dahls Website]
* [http://www.thedahlsmusic.com/ The Dahls Website]


{{Dada}}
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Latest revision as of 05:09, 29 June 2024

Michael Gurley
Gurley holding a guitar
Gurley onstage in 2005
Background information
GenresRock, active rock, country, jazz standards, children's, folk
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1987–present

Michael Gurley is an American musician whose musical talents have been featured in many successful rock bands including dada and Butterfly Jones.[2] He is best known as the guitarist and co-lead singer of dada.[3]

Musical career

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Gurley's band dada gained popularity in 1992 with the release of their first single, "Dizz Knee Land", from their first album, Puzzle, which was produced by the legendary Ken Scott. "Dizz Knee Land" reached number 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, number 5 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and number 27 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart;.[4] Puzzle sold more than half a million copies and received an RIAA gold record award. dada toured with Sting and bands such as Crowded House, and Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds. They opened shows for Stone Temple Pilots, Courtney Love, Sarah McLachlan, and a host of other bands and musicians.

Among others, Gurley has recorded and played with Ringo Starr of The Beatles, Stewart Copeland of The Police, and Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones.

Gurley co-wrote and co-produced the album Drama Junkie Queen by the Los Angeles band Billy Boy On Poison. Billy Boy On Poison was signed to the record label Ironworks Music, owned by Jude Cole (producer for the band Lifehouse) and Kiefer Sutherland. Gurley previously wrote for and produced the band Wayland[5] (based in Wayland, MI) along with Grammy-nominated producer, instrumentalist, and mixer Florian Ammon.[6]

Gurley was a singer and the lead guitar player for Kiefer Sutherland in The Kiefer Sutherland Band for 6 years. He also performs in Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps,[7] a jazz standards band. His early career included a stint in the power pop band Louis and Clark,[8] which featured Louis Gutierrez of Mary's Danish and Joie Calio, bass player and vocalist for dada.

In his more than 30-year career, Gurley has published over 300 songs and has sold over 1,000,000 records.[citation needed]

Television music

[edit]

Gurley has written theme songs for three Disney Channel television series, with the best known being "American Dragon", the theme song for Disney’s animated series American Dragon: Jake Long, which was sung by The Jonas Brothers. His song "Stick Hippo" was used for the Disney Channel movie Prom. He has also written music for the Nickelodeon channel show SpongeBob SquarePants, and his music has been used in a variety of television shows and movies. Gurley, along with Joie Calio of dada, wrote the song "I'm Feeling Nothing," which is the opening song for The Brady Bunch Movie. He wrote and produced the song "On My Way", performed by Billy Boy On Poison. "On My Way" has been featured in commercials for DayQuil, Harley Davidson, Chrysler, and Nickelodeon as well as professional sports commercials. Gurley is also the singing voice in the commercial for the successful Xbox video game Titanfall.

Discography

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Louis and Clark

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  • Hollywood Capacity: Maximum (1987)

dada

[edit]

Butterfly Jones

[edit]
  • Napalm Springs (2001)

Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps

[edit]
  • Champagne Champagne (1996)
  • Euphoria (1999)
  • I Ain't Gonna Sit On Santa's Lap (2004)

Solo

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  • Ultrasound (2020)
  • Campfire Singin’ Cowboy (2023)

Billy Boy On Poison

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Billy Boy On Poison singles

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  • "On My Way" (writer/producer, 2009)
  • "Angry Young Man" (writer/producer, 2009)
  • "4 Leaf Clover" (writer/producer, 2010)

References

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  1. ^ "The Dahls". Thedahlsmusic.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  2. ^ "Butterfly Jones | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  3. ^ Kugelberg, Johan (May 1993). "Dada". Spin. p. 7. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  4. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Home". Waylandtheband.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  6. ^ "home". Florianammon.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  7. ^ "Welcome to our Pad | Mike Gurley and the Nightcaps | Home". Mikegurleyandthenightcaps.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  8. ^ Stewart Mason. "Louis & Clark | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
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