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Mikal (given Name)
Mikal is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Mikal Bridges (born 1996), American basketball player *Mikal Cronin (born 1985), American musician and songwriter *Mikal Gilmore (born 1951), American writer and music journalist *Mikal Moore, member of the band Mutha's Day Out *Thomas Mikal Ford (1964–2016), sometimes credited as Tommy Ford, American actor and comedian See also *Mikel, given name {{given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikal Bridges
Mikal Bridges (born August 30, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats, winning national championships in 2016 and 2018. Bridges was selected with the tenth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 NBA draft before being traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night, where he was a part of the team that reached the 2021 NBA Finals. Nicknamed “The Warden”, Bridges holds the active record for the most consecutive games played, having not missed a game in his NBA career since being drafted. Early life Bridges is the son of Jack Bridges and Tyneeha Rivers, who gave birth to him at the age of 19 and raised him as a single mother. He grew up in Overbrook, Philadelphia, and nearby neighborhoods. He moved to Malvern, Pennsylvania in middle school. His second cousin is former La Salle player Tyrone Garland. High school career Bridges attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikal Cronin
Michael "Mikal" Patrick Cronin (born 1985) is an American musician and songwriter. He has released four solo albums and several singles. Cronin was a member of the bands Okie Dokie, Epsilons, Party Fowl and Moonhearts, and is a regular and longtime member of Ty Segall's live band, contributing bass guitar, backing vocals and saxophone; he has also released an album and a single in collaboration with Segall. Cronin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in music from California Institute of the Arts. Discography As a solo artist Studio albums *''Mikal Cronin'' – CD/LP (2011; Trouble in Mind) *'' MCII'' – CD/LP (2013; Merge Records) *''MCIII'' – CD/LP (2015; Merge Records) *''Seeker'' – CD/LP (2019; Merge Records) Singles/EPs *''Gone'' – 7" (2010; Goodbye Boozy Records) *''Tide'' – 7" (2011; Goner Records) *''Violitionist Acoustic Sessions'' 7" (2012: Turntable Kitchen) Collaborations With Ty Segall *''Pop Song'' – 7" (2009; Goodbye Boozy Records) *''Reverse Shark Attac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikal Gilmore
Mikal Gilmore (born February 9, 1951 in Portland, Oregon) is an American writer and music journalist. Writing career In the 1970s Gilmore began writing music articles and criticism for ''Rolling Stone'' magazine. In 1999, his ''Night Beat: A Shadow History of Rock and Roll'' was published by Anchor. In July 2009, he released another book, ''Stories Done: Writings on the 1960s and its Discontents''. It was published by Free Press. Memoir Gilmore was born to Frank and Bessie Gilmore. His brother Gary Gilmore (December 4, 1940 – January 17, 1977) was an American criminal who gained international attention for demanding the implementation of his death sentence for two murders he committed in Utah. After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a new series of death penalty statutes in the 1976 decision ''Gregg v. Georgia'', he became the first person in almost ten years to be executed in the United States. In 1994, Mikal published a memoir titled ''Shot in the Heart'', detailing his relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikal Moore
Mutha's Day Out was an American rock & heavy metal band formed in November 1991 from the town of Batesville, Arkansas. The band consisted of: Mikal Moore (vocals), Brice Stephens (vocals), Chuck Schaaf (guitar), Jeff Morgan (bass), and Rodney Moffitt (drums). They released one album, ''My Soul is Wet'', in 1993 for Chrysalis Records before breaking up. Biography Early days (1991-1992) Influenced by the Beastie Boys, Mikal Moore (born Michael Morehead) and Randy Cross conceived Mutha's Day Out to “get chicks.” The band initially consisted of three vocalists (Mikal, Randy, and Brice Stephens). The name was thought up by Brice and came from a daycare center in Batesville that kids could go to for pre-school in Methodist churches. Jeff Morgan had just been kicked out of a band he and Chuck Schaaf were in when Mikal asked him to be in a band that would sound like "Faith No More, Beastie Boys, and Ozzy Osbourne." The band was rounded out by Rodney Moffitt, who played drums, and Lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Mikal Ford
Thomas Mikal Ford (September 5, 1964 – October 12, 2016) was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn on the FOX sitcom ''Martin'', which originally aired from 1992 until 1997. He also had a recurring role as Mel Parker in the UPN sitcom ''The Parkers'' from 1999 until 2001. He was also known for his role as Lt. Malcolm Barker on ''New York Undercover'', which also aired on FOX for its final season. Early life and education Ford was born in Los Angeles and raised in Long Beach, California. His mother worked as a school secretary and his father as a pipe-fitter. As a child, Ford wanted to be a preacher. When he took drama lessons and started acting in high school plays, he decided to go into acting instead. After earning Associate of Arts degree from Long Beach City College in 1985, Ford transferred to the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting. Career On ''Martin'', Ford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
