Mike Watt: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael David Watt, born on December 20, 1957, is an American bassist, vocalist, and songwriter. He co-founded and played bass for the rock bands Minutemen from 1980 to 1985, Dos from 1985 to the present, and Firehose from 1986 to 1994. Watt launched a solo career with his 1995 album Ball-Hog or Tugboat? and has since released three additional solo albums, with his most recent in 2010 titled Hyphenated-man. He is also the frontman of the supergroup Big Walnuts Yonder, active since 2008, and a member of the art rock group Banyan, which has been active since 1997. Additionally, Watt participates in various other musical projects. From 2003 until 2013, he was the bass guitarist for The Stooges. Watt has garnered recognition as one of the greatest bassists globally and has been described as a seminal post-punk bass player by CMJ New Music. His influence is reflected in accolades such as being voted one of the 40 Greatest Bassists of All Time by NME readers and receiving the number six position in LA Weekly’s list of the 20 Best Bassists of All Time. In November 2008, Watt was honored with the Bass Player Magazine lifetime achievement award, which was presented by Flea. His contributions to music have been acknowledged by other artists, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who dedicated their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik to him.