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Line 1: {{Not to be confused\|Mikey Day\|Milkie Way}} {{short description\|American ~~bassist~~musician (born 1980)}} {{pp-semi\|small=yes}} {{Use mdy dates\|date=May 2015}} {{Infobox ~~person~~musical artist \| name = Mikey Way \| image = Mikey Way East Scene.jpg \| caption = Way performing in 2011 on his =signature ~~Way~~[[Fender ~~performing in 2011~~Mustang Bass]] \| ~~birth_name~~ background = ~~Michael James Way~~non_vocal_instrumentalist \| ~~alias~~birth_name = Michael James =Way \| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1980\|9\|10}} \| birth_place = [[Newark, New Jersey]], U.S. \| ~~occupation~~origin = [[Belleville, New =Jersey]], ~~Musician~~U.S. \| ~~years_active~~alias = ~~2001–present~~The Kobra Kid \| ~~spouse~~instrument = Bass ~~= {{ubl\|~~guitar \| genre = {{flatlist\| ▼ * {{marriage\|Alicia Simmons\|2007\|2013\|end=divorced}} * {{marriage\|Kristin Blanford\|2016}} }} ~~\| relatives = {{plainlist\|~~ * [[Gerard Way]] (brother) * [[Joe Rogan]] (first cousin once removed) }} ~~\| module = {{Infobox musical artist~~ ~~\| embed = yes~~ ~~\| origin = [[Belleville, New Jersey]], U.S.~~ ~~\| instrument = Bass guitar~~ ▲\| genre = {{flatlist\| * [[Alternative rock]] * [[emo]] Line 32 ⟶ 22: * [[electropop]] }} \| occupation = Musician, songwriter \| current_member_of = {{flatlist\|▼ \| years_active = 2001–present ▲\| current_member_of = {{flatlist\| * [[My Chemical Romance]] * {{nowrap\|Electric Century}} }} \| website = }} }} '''Michael James Way''' (born September 10, 1980)<ref name="Mikey Way Bio">{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mikey-way-mn0001908406\|title=Mikey Way Bio\|website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the bassist of the rock band [[My Chemical Romance]].<ref name="Mikey Way Bio"/> He is also serves as the multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist of rock duo Electric Century.<ref>{{cite magazine\|first=Maria\|last=Sherman\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7808534/electric-century-mikey-way-david-debiak-interview-my-chemical-romance\|title=David Debiak & My Chemical Romance's Mikey Way Talk New Project, Electric Century, & Overcoming Addiction\|magazine=Billboard\|date=May 24, 2017\|access-date=August 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|first=Cassie\|last=Whitt\|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mikey_way_addiction_rehab_treatment_my_chemical_romance_electric_century\|title="I fell into total darkness." —Mikey Way (Electric Century, My Chemical Romance) on addiction, rehab\|publisher=altpress\|date=November 25, 2014\|access-date=August 28, 2017}}</ref> Way co-wrote ''Collapser'' with [[Shaun Simon]]; it was released in July 2019 on [[DC Comics]]. ~~Way co-wrote ''Collapser'' with [[Shaun Simon]], which was released July 2019 on [[DC Comics]].~~ == Early life == Way was born September 10, 1980, in [[Newark, New Jersey]]<ref>Ray, Michael. [https://books.google.com/books?id=WfGcAAAAQBAJ&pg=PT87 ''Alternative, Country, Hip-Hop, Rap, and More: Music from the 1980s to Today''], p. 87. [[Britannica Educational Publishing]], 2012. {{ISBN\|9781615309108}}. Accessed November 8, 2017, "The group's original lineup consisted of Way, brother Michael James (Mikey) Way (born September 10, 1980, Newark, New Jersey) on bass, drummer Matt Pelissier, and guitarists Ray Toro (born July 15, 1977, in Kearny, New Jersey) and Frank Iero (born October 31, 1981, in Belleville, New Jersey)."</ref> to Donna Lee Way (née Rush) and Donald Way and is of Scottish and Italian ancestry.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.nme.com/news/my-chemical-romance/57912 \|title=My Chemical Romance channel Scottish roots at T In The Park\|magazine=NME \|access-date=December 11, 2013}}</ref> He was raised in [[Belleville, New Jersey]] alongside his older brother [[Gerard Way\|Gerard]]. Growing up, he worked in a [[Barnes & Noble]] and later [[Eyeball Records]]. Both of these played a major part in the formation of My Chemical Romance. Eyeball signed the band and released their debut record.<ref name="Mikey Way Bio"/> The first concert he ever went to was a [[The Smashing Pumpkins\|Smashing Pumpkins]] concert with his brother. After seeing them perform, heMikey told ~~him~~his brother that "we have to do this." He was asked to join My Chemical Romance, which involved him having to improve his bass skills in the space of a week.<ref name="Mikey Way Bio"/><ref name="EW">{{cite web\|url=https://ew.com/article/2006/12/01/transformation-my-chemical-romance/\|title=The transformation of My Chemical Romance\|publisher=EW}}</ref> He has toured with [[From First To Last]]. == Music == === My Chemical Romance === {{Main\|My Chemical Romance}} Way joined American rock band [[My Chemical Romance]] in 2001 as their bassist and suggested the band's name after he read the book ''[[Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kerrang.com/8181/11-things-didnt-know-chemical-romance/\|title=11 Things You Didn't know about My Chemical Romance\|work=Kerrang!}}</ref> When Way joined the band, he had to improve his bass skills in less than a week.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.musicradar.com/us/news/bass/mikey-way-talks-bass-heroes-bowie-moments-and-his-signature-squier-571416\|title=Mikey Way talks bass heroes, 'Bowie moments' and his signature Squier\|author=Matthew Parker\|work=musicradar.com}}</ref> My Chemical Romance released their second album ''[[Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge]]'' on June 8, 2004.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/three-cheers-for-sweet-revenge-mw0000738265\|title=Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge - My Chemical Romance - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic\|author=Johnny Loftus\|work=AllMusic}}</ref> My Chemical Romance's third album, ''[[The Black Parade]]'', was released on October 24, 2006.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-black-parade-mw0000563300\|title=The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic\|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine\|work=AllMusic}}</ref> My Chemical Romance released their fourth and final studio album, ''[[Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys]]'', on November 22, 2010.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/danger-days-the-true-lives-of-the-fabulous-killjoys-mw0002057761\|title=Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys - My Chemical Romance - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic\|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine\|work=AllMusic}}</ref> While touring for the album, Way collaborated with [[Squier]] to release a signature Mikey Way [[Fender Mustang Bass]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=MIKEY WAY MUSTANG® BASS\|url=http://www.fender.com/squier/basses/mustang/mikey-way-mustang-bass/0301082517.html\|access-date=22 January 2016}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[MusicRadar]]'', Way commented on his signature bass: "I had been sponsored by Fender through most of my time in MCR. I had contacted them about making a custom bass and they hit me back saying they wanted to give me a signature model".<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Parker\|first1=Matthew\|title=Mikey Way talks bass heroes, 'Bowie moments' and his signature Squier\|date=February 28, 2013\|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/mikey-way-talks-bass-heroes-bowie-moments-and-his-signature-squier-571416\|publisher=[[MusicRadar]]\|access-date=22 January 2016}}</ref> The band announced their breakup on March 22, 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/my-chemical-romance-break-up-20130323\|title=My Chemical Romance Break Up\|magazine=Rolling Stone\|date=March 23, 2013}}</ref> On October 31, 2019, My Chemical Romance announced they would be reuniting with a date in [[Los Angeles]] on December 20 and a new merchandise line.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SyPJKBvAr/ \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B4SyPJKBvAr \|archive-date=2021-12-23 \|url-access=subscription\|title=Like Phantoms Forever... Tickets on Sale Friday 11/1/19 at 12:00 PM Pacific\|via=[[Instagram]]\|access-date=October 31, 2019}}{{cbignore}} </ref> They later announced a 2020 North American tour, as well as dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The tour was later postponed to ~~2023~~2022 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/my-chemical-romance-reschedule-us-reunion-tour-for-2021-2689583\|title=Check Out My Chemical Romance's Rescheduled US Tour Dates for 2021\|date=June 16, 2020\|via=[[NME]]\|access-date=July 14, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=Campbell\|first=Rachel\|date=2021-04-16\|title=My Chemical Romance reschedule tour dates for 2022\|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/my-chemical-romance-rescheduled-tour-dates-2022/\|access-date=2021-06-11\|website=Alternative Press\|language=en-US}}</ref> === Electric Century === Line 63 ⟶ 53: === Other musical collaborations === In November 2015, Way was featured in [[Good Charlotte]]'s music video for their first single since their hiatus, "Makeshift Love".<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Hingle\|first1=James\|title=The New Good Charlotte Music Video Features Mikey Way\|url=http://www.kerrang.com/37841/the-new-good-charlotte-video-features-mikey-way/\|website=Kerrang.com\|publisher=Kerrang!\|access-date=13 November 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113165959/http://www.kerrang.com/37841/the-new-good-charlotte-video-features-mikey-way/\|archive-date=November 13, 2015 \|date=13 November 2015}}</ref> He also contributed to Andy Black's debut solo album ''[[The Shadow Side]]'', a pseudonym project from [[Black Veil Brides]] frontman [[Andy Biersack]].<ref>{{cite magazine\|last1=Biddulph\|first1=Andy\|title=MIKEY WAY IS ON THE ANDY BLACK ALBUM\|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/mikey-way-is-on-the-andy-black-album\|magazine=RockSound\|access-date=22 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|last1=Hingle\|first1=James\|title=ANDY BIERSACK JOINED BY MIKEY WAY IN THE STUDIO\|url=http://www.kerrang.com/37932/andy-biersack-joined-by-mikey-way-in-the-studio/\|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]\|access-date=22 January 2016}}</ref> Way recorded bass for American pop punk band [[Waterparks (band)\|Waterparks]] on their ''Cluster'' EP,<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=5 things you should know about Waterparks before they get big\|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/5_things_you_should_know_about_waterparks\|magazine=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)\|Alternative Press]]\|access-date=26 October 2016}}</ref> and later joined them on tour with Good Charlotte, including performances at [[Reading and Leeds festivals]].<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=See Waterparks + Mikey Way Play Reading and Leeds Festival\|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/photos/view/see-waterparks-mikey-way-play-reading-festival\|magazine=[[Rock Sound]]\|access-date=26 October 2016}}</ref> Way was also a special guest DJ at Emo Nite LA's 1st-year anniversary.<ref>{{cite magazine \|last1=Spanos \|first1=Brittany \|title=Mark Hoppus, Chris Carrabba on How Emo Night Vindicated the Scene \|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/mark-hoppus-chris-carrabba-on-how-emo-night-vindicated-the-scene-20151123 \|access-date=26 June 2018 \|magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> ~~==Equipment==~~ ~~Way is known for using Fender 4 string bass guitars.~~ Starting in 2002, Way used a 2001 silver sparkle Fender American Designer Precision Bass, which is seen in the music video for ‘Vampires Will Never Hurt You’, however this bass was destroyed in transport around 2003. For My Chemical Romance’s next album, [[Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge]] (2004), Way used both a Candy Apple Red Fender American Standard Precision Bass, and a black Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, which he used on the next album also. In My Chemical Romance's [[The Black Parade]] (2006) recording and supporting tours, Way was known for using a black Deluxe [[Fender Jaguar Bass\|Jaguar Bass]], his previously used black [[Geddy Lee]] [[Fender Jazz Bass\|Jazz Bass]] and a Blizzard Pearl [[Fender (company)\|Fender]] [[Fender Precision Bass\|American Standard Precision Bass]]. On [[The World Contamination Tour]] in support of [[Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys]], he used his own signature Squier Mustang Bass, along with a red Pawn Shop Series [[Fender Mustang Bass]], used as the tours ‘E Flat guitar’. When My Chemical Romance reunited in 2019, Way, along with guitarist [[Frank Iero]], received new [[Fender Custom Shop]] instruments, with Way unveiling two identically specced Fender Jazz Basses, with the exception of the finishes, one being in Gloss Silver Sparkle, the other in Gloss Black Flake. The basses featured vintage 70’s style hardware, and heavily black accented maple fretboards. This specification of bass went on to be used for Way’s 2023 Fender signature model, however only available in Gloss Silver Sparkle, largely due to the fact the Black Flake Sparkle example being rarely used live. ~~Since 2019, Way, along with guitarists [[Ray Toro]] and [[Frank Iero]], has used half step down tuning (D#G#C#F), to cater to Way's brother, vocalist [[Gerard Way\|Gerard]]'s deepened voice.~~ ~~As of March 2023, Way was using a Fender Super Bassman Amplifier through 2 Fender Bassman 810 cabs when touring Australia, New Zealand and Japan as shown on his instagram.~~ ~~===Squier Mikey Way Mustang Bass===~~ ~~{{Infobox Guitar model\|title=Mikey Way Mustang Bass~~ ~~\|image=~~ ~~\|bgcolor=#FFFFFF~~ ~~\|manufacturer=[[Squier]] ([[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation\|Fender]])~~ ~~\|period=2011-2015~~ ~~\|bodytype=Solid~~ ~~\|necktype=[[Bolt-on]]~~ ~~\|scale=30"~~ ~~\|woodbody=[[Alder]]~~ ~~\|woodneck=Maple, "C" Shape,(Satin Finish)~~ ~~\|woodfingerboard= [[rosewood]]~~ ~~\|bridge=Strings-Thru-Body with 4 Individually Adjustable Saddles~~ ~~\|pickups=Custom~~ ~~\|colors=Large Flake Silver Sparkle~~ }} While touring for the Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, Way collaborated with [[Squier]] to release a signature Mikey Way [[Fender Mustang Bass\|Mustang Bass]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=MIKEY WAY MUSTANG® BASS\|url=http://www.fender.com/squier/basses/mustang/mikey-way-mustang-bass/0301082517.html\|access-date=22 January 2016}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[MusicRadar]]'', Way commented on his signature bass: "I had been sponsored by Fender through most of my time in MCR. I had contacted them about making a custom bass and they hit me back saying they wanted to give me a signature model".<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Parker\|first1=Matthew\|title=Mikey Way talks bass heroes, 'Bowie moments' and his signature Squier\|date=February 28, 2013\|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/mikey-way-talks-bass-heroes-bowie-moments-and-his-signature-squier-571416\|publisher=[[MusicRadar]]\|access-date=22 January 2016}}</ref> The guitar in question, The Fender Squier Mikey Way Mustang Bass, was a produced by [[Fender (company)\|Fender]]'s [[Squier]] sub-brand from 2011 until 2015. Based on the Squier Mustang Bass, finished in Large Flake Silver Sparkle with a black competition stripe, it was based on the [[Squier Super-Sonic]] a guitar Way and his brother, [[Gerard Way\|Gerard]], had always wanted. The guitar also features a natural finished neck, black pick guard and Way's signature on the back of the head. Way's personal example varied rather heavily from the production model, being produced by [[Fender Custom Shop]] in [[Corona, California]]. The most obvious of the changes being the Fender marked headstock, oddly marked 'Fender BASS', as opposed to 'Fender Mustang Bass'. Less noticed changes include the chrome dome shaped pot knobs (as opposed to black plastic) and a black painted neck, as opposed to the satin clear finish of the production variant. Although official specifications were never revealed, it is highly likely the body of Way's variant was made of Alder, as opposed to the production models Basswood. Way's own example was fitted with an [[EMG, Inc.\|EMG 35Hz]], unlike the production variant's custom unbranded model. {{clear}}▼ ~~===Fender Mikey Way Jazz Bass===~~ ~~{{Infobox Guitar model\|title=Mikey Way Jazz Bass~~ ~~\|image=~~ ~~\|bgcolor=#FFFFFF~~ ~~\|manufacturer=[[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation\|Fender]]~~ ~~\|period=2023-present~~ ~~\|bodytype=Solid~~ ~~\|necktype=[[Bolt-on]]~~ ~~\|scale=34"~~ ~~\|woodbody=[[Alder]]~~ ~~\|woodneck=Maple, "70's C" Shape,(Satin Finish)~~ ~~\|woodfingerboard= [[maple]] with black [[Purfling#Related techniques\|binding]]~~ ~~\|bridge=Fixed~~ ~~\|pickups=’70s single-coil Jazz Bass pickups~~ ~~\|colors=Gloss Silver Sparkle~~ }} The '''Fender Mikey Way Jazz Bass''' is a limited edition signature series variant of the [[Fender Jazz Bass]] produced from 2023 by [[Fender (company)\|Fender]] at their [[Ensenada, Mexico]] facility. The bass is heavily equipped with 1970s style Jazz Bass hardware, it is equipped with Fender's 70s Jazz Bass pickups, with a vintage-style 4 saddle bridge, Fender stamped tuners and an all-maple neck with [[Inlay (guitar)#Fretboard\|black block inlays]] and [[Purfling#Related techniques\|binding]], with a 70s 'C' shape neck. The bass is inspired by Way's circa 2002 touring bass, a 2001 Fender American Designer Jazz Bass, a Guitar Center exclusive, which was also finished in Silver Sparkle with a blackout headstock, however featured a [[Rosewood]] fingerboard and white pick guard as standard, which way kept until the Bass was lost when the band forgot to securely lock a box on a touring van in about 2003. The run of models featured an exclusive serial number prefix of MW23, As opposed to the standard MX23 prefix that would have otherwise been used. ~~{{Clear}}~~ == Acting == Line 128 ⟶ 59: ==Personal life== In March 2007, Way married his first wife, Alicia Simmons.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=NME\|date=2007-04-23\|title=Gerard Way's Brother Leaves My Chemical Romance\|url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/my-chemical-romance-145-1352258 \|access-date=2021-11-13\|website=NME\|language=en-US}}</ref> They divorced in 2013. In 2015, [[Gerard Way\|his brother]] revealed on [[Reddit]] that he was a first cousin once removed of popular podcaster [[Joe Rogan]]. In October 2019, Rogan confirmed it on his podcast. He also said that despite this, the two have never met.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/joe-rogan-is-cousins-with-my-chemical-romances-gerard-way-2562971\|title=Joe Rogan and My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way are cousins\|website=[[NME]]\|date=October 31, 2019}}</ref> In February 2016, Way married Kristin Blanford.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Alterock\|date=2016-04-26\|title=Ex-MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's Mikey Way Marries His Fiancée Kristin Colby\|url=https://alterock.net/mikey-way-married/\|access-date=2021-04-16\|website=AlteRock\|language=en-US}}</ref> Together, they have two daughters, born in 2017 and 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=AltPress\|date=2019-06-07\|title=Mikey Way and wife Kristin welcome second child\|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/mikey-way-daughter-kennedy-james-way/\|access-date=2021-04-16\|website=Alternative Press\|language=en-US}}</ref> Line 151 ⟶ 84: == Bibliography == ~~===~~ ;Story credits ~~===~~ ~~==== Series ====~~ * ''Collapser'' (co-written with [[Shaun Simon]], art by [[Ilias Kyriazis]], [[DC Comics]], 2019–present)<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Foxe\|first1=Steve\|title=Mikey Way & Shaun Simon Expand on Collapser, Young Animal's Newest Series \|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/comics/young-animal/mikey-way-shaun-simon-expand-on-collapser-young-an/\|work=Paste Magazine\|date=April 10, 2019}}</ref> Line 159 ⟶ 91: ==External links== ▲{{~~clear~~cc}} [http://www.mychemicalromance.com/ My Chemical Romance ~~Official~~official ~~Website~~website] {{iMDb name\|2427904}}