Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Zito was immersed in the gritty sounds of the south side that would unknowingly become the groundwork of his future in music. Like the legends before him, music has coursed through his veins from the early age of five, when he began singing and performing. It didn’t take long for him to discover his instrument of choice – electric guitar – after receiving a Van Halen record for his birthday. His education and journey were just starting – little did he know he would find himself among such legends at a local guitar shop just out of high school. “Everyone from Chuck Berry to Bennie Smith came in that store,” Zito shares of his experience. “I soaked up the sounds of that store and began building my own style.”
Zito’s journey took off at the age of 19, when he busted into the local St. Louis music scene, developing his sound even further from the stage. His first independent release arrived in 1996, titled “Blue Room” which included raw and funky songs “Hollywood” and “Pull the Trigger”. His songwriting experience would break through on his sophomore release titled “America’s Most Wanted” in 1999. This album shares his pop sensibilities and intense guitar work. "Crazy People", "Deal Me In" and his own rendition of Elton John’s "Rocket Man" all set the pace to bring him into a national audience. Read more here
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Great to see/hear you on your last swing through Florida...and great to catch your tune in rotation this week on our fav podcast! http://www.salty.com.au Best!
I got to take a road trip today and plugged "Pearl River" in the CD player for a good long listen. OMG!!! It is far and away your best work to date. I had to bring it in the house when I got home, cuz I still wanted more...you just can't get enough of this recording! You are really going to have a hard time topping this one!
Congrats on a fabulous CD...this will be the one to put you over the top!
Thank You so very much for the Add Mike as I more than appreciate it and consider it a great honor to now be Your Friend and newest fan.
Heard You on Shashona's Indie Showcase, last night and knew for sure that You were one great blues man that somehow I had not ran across you until that show. Have been a blues Lover for 53 years having 1st seen BB King at the age of 11.
I am so glad that I have now experienced listening to You.
Will definitely post Your banner to my Profile Page before the night is over.
May the balance of your week be filled with an abundance of Peace, Light, Hope, Vision, Muisc and the glue that holds it all together Love.
Hey Mike, Very pleased to be your myspace friend, TX! Listened to your songs and like it a lot. Great voice you have. Wish you lots of success. Greets Rory
Thanks so much for the acoustic set last night. As always you brought the house down. We can't wait to see you again, whether it is acoustic or the full Mike Zito sound...
Attention Austin! Mike Zito Oct. 6th at The Continental Club
Attention Austin!!! Eclecto Groove Recording Artist Mike Zito will be performing Oct. 6th at The Continental Club. Come out and support live music & the Blues.
Mike ~ you kicked ass at RBB and the Blue Note in Columbia, MO!!! I LUV your new cd and can't get enough!! I posted Dirty Blonde as #1 on my profile ~ mmmmm baby ~ you're such a hunka hunka burnin luv!!