2025
Lifetime Achievement

Mike Massey

Michael Massey, a versatile musician, speaker, author, and composer, has made a significant impact on the music and entertainment industries over his 48-year career. With over 350 songs spanning rock, pop, country, and instrumental genres, Massey has also written the score for Dracula, Rock Ballet. A five-time recipient of the Madison Area Music Awards, his solo albums have earned critical and popular acclaim, including Pop Album of the Year (2006) and Unique Album of the Year (2014, 2018). His 2022 memoir, More, A Memoir, detailing his journey through addiction and recovery, became an Amazon #1 bestseller in the alcoholism category.

Massey’s musical career includes a diverse array of projects, from his instrumental piano album Be Careful How You Say Pianist to the theatrical Dracula, Rock Ballet. He’s also released albums such as Naked, a stripped-down collection of songs, and Rainy River, a collaborative EP. His band credits include stoptheclock, Chaser, and Generation Jones, where he continues to perform alongside various projects.

In addition to his recording and performance work, Massey is a sought-after composer for commercials, short films, and theater, with notable clients like New Balance, Oscar Mayer, and UW Hospital. His score for Time, Space at the Adler Planetarium and work with Suzan Kurry on a new musical further showcase his broad musical talents.

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