Mick White

Mick White

Mick White (born Michael James White in London, 1967) is an English hard rock singer.

He has featured in Emerson, Samson / Paul Samson's Empire (with Paul Samson), and First Strike.

Mick has performed with many of the biggest names in British hard rock music including Paul Samson, Don Airey, Biff Byford, Kim McAuliffe, Lea Hart, Paul Dianno, Steve Clarke, Pete Jupp, and many others.

Alter leaving Samson in 1989 he formed Mick White's First Strike. They were managed by Metal Forces magazine editor Dave Shack. The band opened up for bands like Slaughter, Saraya and Dare. The band toured Ireland and released a video demo in 1989 entitled 'Nasty', produced by Fastway singer Lea Hart.

Notable recordings include Samson's 'And There It Is' (1988),Heavy Metal Masters Vol 2 - True Brits, AllStars (1991), English Steel I - Start Em Young (1994) and appearances on tribute albums to UFO (2001) and Slade (2001).

During 1997 Mick White fronted London club covers act The New Originals. In 1998 he released two singles with 'Seven Days' on Domo Records which were produced by Kip Winger .

He is currently believed to be working as a barman in London.

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