Michael Angelo Batio

Michael was born in Chicago and started playing guitar at the age of ten. He started music theory and composition at the North Eastern Illinois University in Chicago. Michael invented and was the world’s first player of the twin necked, left and right handed double guitar, which has since become his trademark. He amazes audiences worldwide by playing the guitar either right or left handed, or playing both guitars at the same time in harmony, or literally two separate parts and/or melodies at the same time. The original double guitar is on the wall of fame at the Chicago Rock Café. Michael has toured extensively with the band Nitro, made numerous TV and movie appearances including hosting MTV’s Headbangers Ball, and has jammed with many bands including Kiss, members of the Ozzy Osbourne band and Guns n’ Roses. He currently endorses Dean Guitars and has performed guitar clinics worldwide