- Michael O’Mara
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Michael O’Mara
Background = guitarist
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Birth_name = Michael Patrick O’Mara
Born = birth date and age|1985|8|28
Origin = flagicon|United StatesCheektowaga, New York , US
Years_active = 2003–2006
Instrument =guitar , vocals
Genre =pop rock ,alternative rock
Label =No Milk Records
Associated_acts =Sleepaway , Southline
URL =Michael "Mike" O'Mara (born
August 28 ,1985 ) is best known as the original guitarist and backup vocalist of the Americanindie rock band Sleepaway.Music
O'Mara is a founding member of Sleepaway but retired to focus on his education shortly after the release of the band's eponymous debut album in 2006. Before joining Sleepaway, he was a member of the now-defunct band Southline. His influences include
New Found Glory ,blink-182 , andSaves the Day . He learned to play guitar by "going online and downloading guitar tabs."Personal Life
O'Mara was born in and resides in the suburbs of Buffalo,
New York . ActorWilliam Fichtner is his uncle. He graduated from Maryvale High School in2003 and he received hisbachelor's degree fromCanisius College in2008 . O'Mara is currently pursuing a career in music promotion. His hobbies include playingvideo games ,UFOs ,ghosts , and watching "That '70s Show ", "The Office", and "Scrubs". O'Mara has ashamrock tattoo . He has stated that, off the record, he is currently in a committed relationship. [ [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=51000511 his Facebook profile] ]References
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