Founding SPONGE Guitarist MIKE CROSS Dead At 57
11 March 2022Mike Cross, a founding guitarist for American rock act SPONGE, has died at the age of 57. No cause of death has yet been revealed.
As a co-writer for SPONGE's platinum-selling album "Rotting Piñata", sophomore album "WaxEcstatic" and third release "New Pop Sunday", Mike helped catapult the band into rock star status with his catchy hooks, iconic crunchy guitar and an undeniable original sound.
The band toured extensively, headlining shows in the U.S. and in Europe supporting A-list artists such as ALICE IN CHAINS, KISS and SOUNDGARDEN.
After his departure from SPONGE due to creative and business differences, he turned away from music business to focus on his personal life. However, he continued to write, record and produce various music projects and develop his own vocal abilities. More recently, Cross was the lead vocalist and guitarist for his band MC ROADS, which released an EP, "No Nostalgia", last September via Golden Robot Records.
The band toured extensively, headlining shows in the U.S. and in Europe supporting A-list artists such as ALICE IN CHAINS, KISS and SOUNDGARDEN.
After his departure from SPONGE due to creative and business differences, he turned away from music business to focus on his personal life. However, he continued to write, record and produce various music projects and develop his own vocal abilities. More recently, Cross was the lead vocalist and guitarist for his band MC ROADS, which released an EP, "No Nostalgia", last September via Golden Robot Records.
Source: blabbermouth.net
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