Michael Dillinger believes in Words and Music. In elementary school, Michael happened
upon a book at the back of the classroom called Magic Casements. The book was a
collection of vintage poetry published in the first half of the 20th century with classic pieces
by Poe, Kipling, Whitman, and many others. This book sparked something in him that was
unexpected and soothing. There was something fascinating about the men and women in
that book. There was something real in their words.
His earliest rock n roll memory is of a used cassette tape by the Traveling Wilburys that
belonged to his father. He wore that tape out on his portable tape player. That obsession
led him to the music of each of the icons that made up that super group especially Tom
Petty. The attitude, the look, and of course the songs drew him to what was to become his
lifelong artistic path. There was something real in his music.
Every lover of music has that person who showed them what was “cool”. It could be an
older sibling, an uncle, a neighbor, or classmate. For Michael it was a friend of his
mother’s, Charles Demarco. Charles turned Michael on to The Who, Pink Floyd, Motley
Crue, and all sorts of Rock icons. Somehow, he knew that these things would bring
Michael comfort and camaraderie with the knowledge that there were others out there
taking words and music and returning something powerful.
Michael’s debut solo release “Revenant” is a statement. Not only a personal statement as
it is the first time he has stepped away from the protection of a band, but it also a
philosophical statement. In literature a Revenant is a person that has returned from a real
or perceived death. Tommy’s father in the Who’s classic rock opera was a revenant. The
entire zombie genre is based on the concept of the revenant. Clint Eastwood’s High Plains
Drifter was a revenant.
Who is Michael Dillinger’s Revenant?
According to Michael, “I am! I must prove myself. I must show that I can make it in this world and will not rest until I do!”
I wrote the song about the way I look at the world and the people in it. How others are
awake and some still sleep.”
Michael Dillinger’s solo debut single, “The Revenant”, hits all download and streaming
outlets on Nov. 1st.
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