Michael Lardie

Keyboard player for Great White

Michael Lardie - Keyboard player for Great White
Born

September 8th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Keyboard player, songwriter, and producer contributed significantly to the hard rock band Great White. Joined the band in 1987, participating in the creation of their self-titled album and the successful 'Once Bitten...' which included the hit single 'Once Bitten, Twice Shy'. In addition to work with Great White, produced and collaborated with various artists across multiple genres. Contributed to the music scene through live performances and recordings, cementing a reputation in the rock genre.

Played keyboards for Great White

Contributed to the album 'Once Bitten...'

Worked as a songwriter and producer

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