Michael J. Stull

Michael J. "Mike" Stull was a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and voice-over artist from Eureka, California.

Born on April 17, 1949, he was the first son of Jacquelyn and Joseph Stull. Mike had three brothers, William and Timothy Stull and Jon Majors, and one sister, Patricia Stull. Mike Stull died on October 30, 2002.

In the late 1960s, Mike performed in coffee houses and local concerts, and led God's Country, a rock and roll band in Eureka. In his solo performances, Mike's song list showed off the clarity and purity of his voice with songs as diverse as Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne" and the haunting Scottish ballad, "Wild Mountain Thyme".

In 1970, producer Gary Usher became Stull's manager, connecting him with Bob Segarini and Randy Bishop. Along with Ernie Earnshaw and Bill "Kootch" Trochim, they formed The Wackers. The Wackers toured after releasing Wackering Heights, ending up in Montreal where they recorded their second album, Hot Wacks included in Billboard's "Special Merit Picks":

Soon after "Hot Wacks," Stull left the group, returning to California to pursue other opportunities; according to Segarini's later recollection, Stull left "to be a technician and get into Da Blues".

Stull was considered as a replacement for Jim Morrison of The Doors, when Morrison moved to Paris in 1971. According to reports, Bill Siddons, who managed both The Wackers and The Doors, claimed Stull had been selected as Morrison's replacement. Fact or rumor, Stull did join up with former Doors John Densmore and Robby Krieger to record the 1975 Butts Band album, "Hear and Now".

Although he was actively pursuing his musical career, Stull began voice over work with the Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! animated cartoons, voicing the Wax Phantom, among others.

Stull later became a renowned voice over artist, and is still cited by voice over agencies as a standout talent.Portfolio Cover for Michael Stull

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