MICHAEL BRADFORD

Michael Bradford is a multi-platinum producer and songwriter, having produced work for a diverse group of artists, ranging from Anita Baker to Run-DMC, and from Stevie Nicks to Deep Purple. Michael’s large songwriting catalog includes several hits for Uncle Kracker, including his global smash “Follow Me”, which Michael also co-produced.

An accomplished composer and orchestra arranger, Michael spent many years in the employ of the legendary Paul Buckmaster (Elton John, Train), where he learned the essential arts of composing for Film and television, as well as arranging for large and small orchestras.

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An early pioneer of Electronic Music and DJ culture, Michael recorded for several years under the moniker “Chunky Style”, a period that included his hit remix of Lonnie Liston Smith’s classic “Expansions”, and his work with the dance group Pure Sugar and underground artists Mankind Liberation Front. Michael has a long-running association with Moog Music, as an endorsed artist, as well as a proponent of bringing synthesizers into education at the university level.

As a live musician, Michael has had an exciting and eclectic career, performing with Anita Baker, Madonna, Uncle Kracker, Ringo Starr, Eurythmics and Richie Sambora, to name but a few.

As a recording artist, Michael’s recent album “THE LONG NIGHT” was critically acclaimed, with Paul Zollo of American Songwriter Magazine coining a new term to describe it: “Funk Noir”. 

Michael’s next album project will be "AFTER THE ASHES", his first album of new music in 7 years. A reflection on rebirth and renewal, it features a lush soundscape of orchestral, acoustic and electronic instruments, along with Michael's haunting vocal style. This release is intended to be experienced in one complete listen.

2022 will bring the release of "THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN", an album of downtempo remixes of some of cinema’s most famous scores, all by composer Bernard Herrmann, combining his two loves, film music and electronics.

In the underground dance scene, Michael has had a series of #1 remixes that he has produced for AV Super Sunshine, including the tracks “Are You Happy”, "I Am Alien" and "Together", all of which have made it to #1 on the Euro Indie Top 200, as well as receiving global airplay on satellite and terrestrial radio.

Upcoming media projects include “Zombie Broadway”, a horror-musical comedy, in association with Dave Stewart Entertainment. Bradford and Stewart spent the last 9 years writing and developing the story and music. And "Dog Trouble", a book of short stories about  parallel worlds, dream states and possible futures.

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With new compositions and collaborations in the works, Michael plans on moving even further into the worlds of composition and multi-media performance. His endless search for sound ensure a future of musical discovery.

CHUNKY STYLE MUSIC STUDIO

Michael’s studio, Chunky Style Music, is a creative laboratory, abuzz with guitars, amps, drums, turntables, synthesizers and analog and digital recording technology, all interfaced into a classic Trident Console, circa 1974. It is Michael's private domain, and is used exclusively for his creative projects.

COMPOSING & ARRANGING

An accomplished composer and orchestra arranger, Michael spent many years in the employ of the legendary Paul Buckmaster (Elton John, Train), where he learned the essential arts of composing for Film and television, as well as arranging for large and small orchestras.

Michael’s arranging skills have been heard on a variety of hits, as well as in live performances, such as Ringo Starr’s “Liverpool 8” tour and Dave Stewart’s “Tower of London” concerts, where Michael served as Bassist and Musical Director.

LIVE PERFORMANCE / MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Michael Bradford is a much-in-demand Bassist and Musical Director for some of the greatest and most legendary artists in music. Michael has had an exciting and eclectic career, performing with Ringo Starr, Eurythmics, Grant Green, Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, and Richie Sambora, to name but a few.