Michael Jay Schuman, also known as Mikey Shoes, is an accomplished American musician and songwriter.
He is best known as the bassist for the famous rock band Queens of the Stone Age.
In addition to his work with Queens of the Stone Age, Schumann had an extensive and varied musical career.
He is a founding member of the indie rock band Mini Mansions, where he is also the lead singer and multi-instrumentalist.
Schumann has previously co-lead vocals with the bands Wires on Fire and Jubilee. He also maintains a personal project under the name GLU.
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- Full name: Michael Jay Schumann
- Stage name: Mikey Shoes
- Date of birth: August 20, 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American musician and songwriter
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: Ella and Ruth Schumann
- Siblings: unknown
- Girlfriend: Lily James (2021-2023)
- Children: unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $4 million
early life and education
Michael Jay S human, known by his stage name “Mikey Shoes”, is an American musician and songwriter. Born on August 20, 1985 in Los Angeles, California.
He was raised by his parents, Ira and Ruth Shuman, former executive production managers at the Walt Disney Company. It is unclear if he has any siblings as their names have not been released yet.
Shuman’s educational background includes graduating from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and attending Campbell Hall High School in North Hollywood, Portola Middle School in Tarzana, and Lanai Road Elementary School in Encino, all in Los Angeles area. Racially speaking, Schumann was white and his religious belief was Christianity.
Profession
Michael Schumann is an accomplished musician with a versatile career that spans multiple bands and projects. He began his career in the late 2000s as co-founder, co-vocalist and bassist of the Buddyhead Records band Jubilee.
In 2007, he replaced Alain Johannes in the critically acclaimed rock band Queens of the Stone Age. Schumann’s collaboration with Queens of the Stone Age is particularly noteworthy. He played a prominent role on their 2013 album Like Clockwork, singing lead vocals and playing bass, percussion, twelve-string and Mellotron.
The album was Queens of the Stone Age’s first to top the Billboard 200 chart and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album. In addition to his work in Queens, Schumann has contributed to other high-profile projects.
He appeared in the film “The Wedding Singer” and composed the soundtracks for the 2013 video game “Grand Theft Auto V” and the 2017 feature film “Feed.” Recently, Schumann announced a new solo project in 2022 called GLU, for which he has released several singles and an EP.
Throughout his diverse career, Michael Schumann demonstrated extraordinary musicianship and versatility. He has contributed to critically acclaimed albums and soundtracks while exploring new creative avenues as a solo artist. His work has cemented his reputation as a respected and versatile figure in the music industry.
Awards and nominations
Michael Shuman, a musician known for his work with Queens of the Stone Age and other bands, has been nominated for one Grammy Award:
- 2024 Grammy Awards Best Rock Song: “Emotion Sickness” (Queens of the Stone Age)
social media
- Instagram account: @mikeyshoesss
personal life
Michael Schumann has been in a high-profile relationship with actress Lily James since 2021. The couple has been spotted attending various events and sharing photos on social media.
However, their relationship has remained relatively private. While reports suggested they split in 2023, recent sightings suggest they may have rekindled their romance. Schumann is reportedly not currently involved in any other relationships.
discography
Queens of the Stone Age:
- Ordinary Times(2007)
- Like Clockwork (2013)
- Villain(2017)
- In Times New Rome. (2023).
Mini mansion:
- Mini Mansion(2011)
- The Great Pretender(2015)
- Guy walks into the bar (2019).
Independent project GLU:
- They released singles such as “Cold Sweat” and “My Demons” in 2022.
net worth
American musician and songwriter Michael S human has an estimated net worth of approximately $4 million.
His wealth comes primarily from his successful music career, which has included his work with bands such as Mini Mansions and Wires on Fire, as well as his contributions to songwriting and live performances.
