Michael Todd (musician)

Michael Todd
Mic Todd at Warped Tour '07
Background information
Born	(1980-08-19) August 19, 1980 (age 36) Kingston, New York, United States
Genres	Rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, post-hardcore
Instruments	Guitar, bass guitar

Michael Todd or Mic Todd (pronounced as "Mike") (born August 19, 1980) is the former bassist for progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. Todd left the band in August 2006 because of personal issues, but officially rejoined the group on April 25, 2007. Upon the time of his initial departure, he had been with the band for ten years. He officially parted ways with the band on August 4, 2011.

When the band Shabütie needed a new bass player to replace founding member Jon Carleo, drummer Nate Kelley suggested a former bandmate named Mic Todd. Originally a guitarist, he was asked to join the band to fill out their rhythm section. Picking up the bass solely for the new band, Todd became the band's steady bassist through their alt-rock days of Shabűtie into the band's transformation to progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria.

At the beginning of the 2006 European Tour, Todd left the band due to a growing heroin addiction, and eventually checked into rehab. During the time he was absent, Matt Williams of Jumblehead was Coheed's substitute bassist.

On July 10, 2011, during a tour with Soundgarden, Todd was arrested at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts for armed robbery and unlawful possession of narcotics after reportedly robbing a Walgreens pharmacy in Attleboro, Massachusetts. After his arrest, the band announced that Wes Styles would be taking over bass duties for the remainder of the tour. On June 12, 2012, Todd pleaded guilty to his charges in superior court and was ordered to serve one year of home confinement and three years of probation.

On August 4, 2011, the band released an official statement stating that they had come to a mutual decision with Todd to part ways. In 2012 Michael Todd was diagnosed with cancer.

Todd's preferred bass is a Spector Euro model, which was used heavily in the band's music videos and live performances. In the past, he has utilized ESP basses (Delirium Trigger video), Spector basses (particularly the Rebop model), Fender Jazz Bass (Live At The Starland Ballroom); since the Vans' 2007 Warped Tour, Mic has been seen using Fender Jazz and Precision Basses exclusively.