Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968) is an American singer,
producer, voice actor and film composer, best known as the lead
vocalist of the alternative metal band Faith No More. Noted for his
vocal proficiency, diverse singing techniques, wide range of projects,
style-transcending influences and eccentric public image, Patton has
earned critical praise and influenced many contemporary singers.
Patton is also co-founder and lead vocalist of Mr. Bungle, and has
played with Tomahawk, Fantômas, Dead Cross, Lovage, The Dillinger
Escape Plan, Mondo Cane, and Peeping Tom.VVN Music found Patton
possesses the widest vocal range of any known singer in popular music,
with a range of six octaves. He has worked as a producer or
co-producer with artists such as John Zorn, Sepultura, Melvins,
Melt-Banana, and Kool Keith. He co-founded Ipecac Recordings with Greg
Werckman in 1999, and has run the label since. Patton's vast number of
musical endeavours and constant touring have led to him being widely
identified as a "workaholic".
producer, voice actor and film composer, best known as the lead
vocalist of the alternative metal band Faith No More. Noted for his
vocal proficiency, diverse singing techniques, wide range of projects,
style-transcending influences and eccentric public image, Patton has
earned critical praise and influenced many contemporary singers.
Patton is also co-founder and lead vocalist of Mr. Bungle, and has
played with Tomahawk, Fantômas, Dead Cross, Lovage, The Dillinger
Escape Plan, Mondo Cane, and Peeping Tom.VVN Music found Patton
possesses the widest vocal range of any known singer in popular music,
with a range of six octaves. He has worked as a producer or
co-producer with artists such as John Zorn, Sepultura, Melvins,
Melt-Banana, and Kool Keith. He co-founded Ipecac Recordings with Greg
Werckman in 1999, and has run the label since. Patton's vast number of
musical endeavours and constant touring have led to him being widely
identified as a "workaholic".
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