Michael Steele
Also known as Micki Steele, Susan Thomas
Career
Active 1975 – 2004
Biography
About Michael Steele
Michael Steele, born Susan Nancy Thomas on June 2, 1955, in Pasadena, California, is an American musician best known as the bassist for the Bangles. Before that, she was a founding member of the Runaways under the name Micki Steele, leaving in 1975 before their major label debut. She spent the next several years with various short-lived bands.
In 1983, Steele joined the Bangles, just in time for their first full-length album, All Over the Place. She stayed through their career peak, contributing as bassist, vocalist, and songwriter until 1989. She reunited for 2003's Doll Revolution and toured until 2004. She is a slim, auburn-haired, hazel-eyed woman with natural breasts, standing 5'8" tall. She retired after 29 years of activity.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1975-2004 (started around 20 years old; 29 years active)
- Birthplace
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Auburn
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Bra/Cup Size
- A
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did her early career shape her later success?
She started as a founding member of the Runaways, but left before their debut, then played with several short-lived bands, gaining experience that prepared her for the Bangles.
What was her role in the Bangles?
She replaced original bassist Annette Zilinskas in 1983 and contributed as bassist, vocalist, and songwriter until the band's 1989 breakup, rejoining for a 2003 reunion.
Did you know
- She was born under the name Susan Nancy Thomas but performed as Micki Steele early in her career.
- At 5'8" with a slim build, she was notably tall for a female musician of her era.
- She played with the exact same band lineup for the 2003 reunion album as in the 1980s.
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