Photo Coverage: 'Other Folks Songs' Michael Lanning

Michael has recorded and/or toured with many greats, including Fleetwood Mac, Donovan, Rockpile, Frank Wildhorn, Mike Post, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Larry Gatlin of Gatlin Bros. fame and George Harrison. His band, Jiva, was the first American act to be signed by the Harrison label, Dark Horse Records, where Harrison served as their executive producer. Jiva was also signed with Polydor records and released their second major label debut within 3 years, "Still Life".

A songwriter and a music publisher, "Lanningsongs" have been recorded by producer/roots rock/guitar legend Dave Edmunds, The Stray Cats, French recording star Sylvie Vartan and many others.

Michael's distinctive yet versatile style has made him a top session vocalist for national television and radio commercials for over a decade. Commercial jingles include the national spots "Heartbeat Of America, Chevy truck"," Snickers, There's A Hunger Inside You", "We Build Excitement, Pontiac", "Honda, Come Ride", just to name a few.

As an actor and singer his credits include Steven Bochco's "Coprock", "ER", "Thunder in Paradise", and "Baywatch" and many independent films, some we just won't mention here.

For 6 years, from 2000 to 2005, Michael was a premier featured vocalist for The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, singing "Christmas Dreams" on the 2004 release of the third album in the Christmas trilogy, "The Lost Christmas Eve".