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'''Michael Barry Donegan''' (born [[November 16]], [[1978]]) is an American singer, songwriter, political activist, and political candidate best known as the lead singer of the rock band [[Look What I Did]]. He also has a second project, Climaxes, with [[Evan Brewer]] of [[Animosity (band)|Animosity]] which is in the writing stage according to MTV Metal File[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1536829/20060721/story.jhtml |
'''Michael Barry Donegan''' (born [[November 16]], [[1978]]) is an American singer, songwriter, political activist, and political candidate best known as the lead singer of the rock band [[Look What I Did]]. He also has a second project, Climaxes, with [[Evan Brewer]] of [[Animosity (band)|Animosity]] which is in the writing stage according to [[MTV]] Metal File.<ref>Harris, Chris and Wiederhorn, Jon ([[2008]]-[[07-21]]) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1536829/20060721/story.jhtml Metal File: Red Chord, Slayer, Botch, Terror & More News That Rules],</ref> He is the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]] candidate for City Council at Large in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], for [[2011]],<ref>[http://www.lpmndc.org/ The Libertarian Party of Metropolitian Nashville and Davidson County ]</ref> although the local Nashville elections are technically [[non-partisan]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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As a vocalist, Donegan is known for a singing style which does "alternate between melodic singing and hardcore screaming" and lyrics which are stream of consciousness, as characterized by a |
As a vocalist, Donegan is known for a singing style which does "alternate between melodic singing and hardcore screaming" and lyrics which are stream of consciousness, as characterized by a [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:djfixqwsldde review of the album] [[Minuteman for the Moment]] at [[Allmusic.com]]. |
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During 2005-2006 Donegan's rock group Look What I Did completed 7 full U.S. tours, alongside groups such as [[Drop Dead, Gorgeous]], [[The Human Abstract]], Animosity, [[Ion Dissonance]], [[Folly]], [[Dog Fashion Disco]], [[Tub Ring]] and including a stint on the [[Warped Tour]]. An article in Decibel |
During 2005-2006 Donegan's rock group Look What I Did completed 7 full U.S. tours, alongside groups such as [[Drop Dead, Gorgeous]], [[The Human Abstract]], Animosity, [[Ion Dissonance]], [[Folly]], [[Dog Fashion Disco]], [[Tub Ring]] and including a stint on the [[Warped Tour]]. An article in [[Decibel (magazine)|''Decibel'' magazine]][http://www.decibelmagazine.com/upfront/jan2006/look_what_i_did.aspx] characterized his status of residence at the time as "[[homeless]]", as their tour schedule was so intense. |
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Donegan wrote and performed on the record albums [[My First Time]], which was released under [[Clockrock Recordings]] and [[Minuteman for the Moment]] which was released on [[Combat Records]] and [[Koch Records]]. |
Donegan wrote and performed on the record albums [[My First Time]], which was released under [[Clockrock Recordings]] and [[Minuteman for the Moment]] which was released on [[Combat Records]] and [[Koch Records]]. It was produced by Brian Virtue, who has previously worked with bands such as [[Deftones]] and [[Jane's Addiction]]). ''Decibel'' magazine[http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/dec2005/look_what_i_did.aspx] referred to Donegan's voice as "soaring and precise" on [[Minuteman for the Moment]] and Wilmingon, NC Street Paper Encore[http://encorepub.com/a/index.php?blog=7&p=367&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1]referred to his writing and singing style in such a way as to say "The energy that Donegan creates through his voice is unmatched, especially over the crashing guitars. Unfortunately, their subject matter can become a bit tiring for those looking for content." |
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==Political positions== |
==Political positions== |
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Donegan's political positions can best be characterized as [[libertarianism|libertarian]], believing |
Donegan's political positions can best be characterized as [[libertarianism|libertarian]], believing that protecting social and economic liberties as being the chief and only legitimate power of government. He favors a [[non-interventionist]] foreign policy, and supported [[Ron Paul]] in the 2008 [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] primary. For local government, he has proposed a system of voting confidence or no-confidence on local peace officers, allowing raises for those who fare well in their elections and dismissal for those who don't hold the confidence of their local communities. He has also suggested retooling health and safety codes to prevent them from shutting down struggling small businesses. He opposes the person-hood of the [[corporation]], the [[Income tax in the United States|income tax]], and the [[Federal Reserve System|Federal Reserve]].<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/doneganforliberty Donegan for liberty], www.myspace.com</ref> |
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==References== |
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Michael Barry Donegan (born November 16, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, political activist, and political candidate best known as the lead singer of the rock band Look What I Did. He also has a second project, Climaxes, with Evan Brewer of Animosity which is in the writing stage according to MTV Metal File.[1] He is the Libertarian Party candidate for City Council at Large in Nashville, Tennessee, for 2011,[2] although the local Nashville elections are technically non-partisan.
Biography
As a vocalist, Donegan is known for a singing style which does "alternate between melodic singing and hardcore screaming" and lyrics which are stream of consciousness, as characterized by a review of the album Minuteman for the Moment at Allmusic.com.
During 2005-2006 Donegan's rock group Look What I Did completed 7 full U.S. tours, alongside groups such as Drop Dead, Gorgeous, The Human Abstract, Animosity, Ion Dissonance, Folly, Dog Fashion Disco, Tub Ring and including a stint on the Warped Tour. An article in Decibel magazine[1] characterized his status of residence at the time as "homeless", as their tour schedule was so intense.
Donegan wrote and performed on the record albums My First Time, which was released under Clockrock Recordings and Minuteman for the Moment which was released on Combat Records and Koch Records. It was produced by Brian Virtue, who has previously worked with bands such as Deftones and Jane's Addiction). Decibel magazine[2] referred to Donegan's voice as "soaring and precise" on Minuteman for the Moment and Wilmingon, NC Street Paper Encore[3]referred to his writing and singing style in such a way as to say "The energy that Donegan creates through his voice is unmatched, especially over the crashing guitars. Unfortunately, their subject matter can become a bit tiring for those looking for content."
Political positions
Donegan's political positions can best be characterized as libertarian, believing that protecting social and economic liberties as being the chief and only legitimate power of government. He favors a non-interventionist foreign policy, and supported Ron Paul in the 2008 Republican Party primary. For local government, he has proposed a system of voting confidence or no-confidence on local peace officers, allowing raises for those who fare well in their elections and dismissal for those who don't hold the confidence of their local communities. He has also suggested retooling health and safety codes to prevent them from shutting down struggling small businesses. He opposes the person-hood of the corporation, the income tax, and the Federal Reserve.[3]
References
- ^ Harris, Chris and Wiederhorn, Jon (2008-07-21) Metal File: Red Chord, Slayer, Botch, Terror & More News That Rules,
- ^ The Libertarian Party of Metropolitian Nashville and Davidson County
- ^ Donegan for liberty, www.myspace.com
External links
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