Michael Waynick Biography

Michael Waynick was born hearing Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers, raised listening to the Beatles and Motown, and educated by Brian Eno and Morrissey. Aside from a ravenous appetite for music, his other obsessions include Jackie Chan movies; Zen Buddhism; the works of Friedrich Nietzsche; his wife, Barbara Waynick; and their dogs, Charlotte and Laika. To support his expensive habits, he’s endured stints as reporter, cab driver, and safety writer in a nuclear power plant. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he currently lives in Holland, where he continues to search for enlightenment and the perfect vegetarian chili dog.Desert Island Picks1. Aphex Twin : Selected Ambient Works, Vol. 22. The Beatles : 67-19703. Bonzo Dog Band : Gorilla4. Chrome : Chrome Box5. Nat “King” Cole : Nat King Cole (boxed set)6. Devo : Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!7. Brian Eno : Music for Films8. Robert Johnson : The Complete Recordings9. Led Zeppelin : Physical Graffiti10. Moby : Everything Is Wrong11. My Bloody Valentine : Loveless12. Nirvana : In Utero13. The Orb : The Orb’s Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld14. Liz Phair : Exile in Guyville15. Iggy Pop : The Idiot16. Elvis Presley : The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Complete 50’s Masters17. The Psychedelic Furs : The Psychedelic Furs (UK version)18. Roxy Music : Roxy Music19. The Smiths : Louder Than Bombs20. The Smiths : Meat Is Murder21. The Specials : The Specials22.. Various Artists: Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-197123. Muddy Waters : The Chess Box24. Wire : Pink Flag25. Neil Young : Tonight’s the Night, All Music Guide