Michael Christopher Starr (born April 4, 1966 in Honolulu, Hawaii), better known as Mike Starr, is an American musician, and was Alice in Chains' original bassist from the group's formation in 1987 to 1993. He played bass for albums Facelift, Sap, and Dirt and left the group in the middle of the Dirt tour. He also sang backing vocals on the song "Confusion" on the Alice in Chains album Facelift.
According to press releases, Mike Starr's departure from Alice in Chains was amicable, and was due to the rigors of constant touring and the desire to spend more time with his family.
He was most often seen playing several variations of a Spector NS-2 bass guitar. He later played bass for the band Sun Red Sun, which featured the late Ray Gillen and Bobby Rondinelli, both former members of Black Sabbath. A tribute myspace page (www.myspace.com/mikestarr66), which Starr is fully aware of, was created by a fan. Only close friends, dedicated fans, and family are added.
Mike Starr (born July 29, 1950) is an American actor known for his large size and unprepossessing face. He has typically been typecast as playing thugs or henchmen.
Starr was born in Flushing, Queens, New York to a retail employee mother and a meatpacker father. His older brother Beau Starr is also an actor. Mike Starr is a graduate of Hofstra University. Standing at 6' 3 1/2" (192 cm), Mike is a snitch taller than his 6' 3" (190 cm) tall brother, Beau Starr.
