Michael James Way was born on September 10th 1980 in Newark, New Jersey.
In his childhood, Mikey worked for a Barnes & Noble store aswell as being an intern at Eyeball Records. One day, Mikey happened to be having a conversation about Irvine Welsh books when he spotted the book Ecstacy: Three Tales Of Chemical Romance and thought it would make a good band name, he then suggested it to the rest of the guys and My Chemical Romance were born.
Mikey picked up the bass in order to have a part in his brother's band, he now plays a Highway 1 Precision Bass, a Fender Standard Precision Bass and a Fender Jazzs Bass.
On March 7th 2007, Mikey married his fiancee Alicia Simmons backstage at the Orleans Arena, Las Vegaas after the band's show.
The couple were married by James Dewees of Reggie and The Full Effect, who was ordained as a minister in order to perform the ceremony.
His brother Gerard was his best man, since there were rules preventing him from having all the other band members as his best men.
On April 23, 2007, it was announced that Mikey would temporarily leave My Chemical Romance to spend time with Alicia. Mikey's brother Gerard said on My Chemical Romance's website that "The band has decided to give him and his wife a much needed break from the road to start a life and have a proper honeymoon and do all the things a newly-wed couple should do. I'm very proud to announce my brother's recent marriage. Watching him grow up into a man and finding love makes me the happiest brother alive. I know this is upsetting news, as it is for us, but we will continue to tour with a temporary replacement until he has situated himself in his new life."
Mikey's temporary replacement was Matt Cortez, a guitar technician, and friend of the band.
On 29 August 2007, at a Projekt Revolution show, Gerard announced Mikey was back. He was then later seen after the show by fans, they claim to have seen Gerard and Mikey hug as a welcome back.
Interesting Facts:
Mikey has recently undergone Refractive eye surgery and no longer has to wear glasses.
He and Gerard are maternal second cousins of Joe Rogan, host of the NBC game/stunt show Fear Factor.
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