How many Michael McDermott releases are on Riffiter?

30 releases are catalogued, spanning 1991 to 2026.

When was Michael McDermott formed?

Michael McDermott formed in 1990.

What genre is Michael McDermott?

Michael McDermott is catalogued under Singer-Songwriter.

What is the most recent Michael McDermott release on Riffiter?

Flowers From The Graveyard, released in 2026.

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Michael McDermott

Michael McDermott is a singer-songwriter artist formed in 1990. 30 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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Releases: 1991–2026
Active years: 1990
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Michael McDermott is an American singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL. Biography McDermott started performing in Chicago coffeehouses in the early 1990s, incorporating elements of Irish music into an American folk rock sound. His 1991 single "A Wall I Must Climb", from the album 620 W. Surf, reached #34 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock tracks chart. McDermott released several albums in the 1990s and toured extensively behind them. His lyrics were quoted in the Stephen King books Insomnia, and in the book Rose Madder, one of the characters constantly wears a shirt of his that reads "I'm in love with a girl called Rain". McDermott was married to singer/songwriter Heather Horton while on tour in Ferrara, Italy on 3 May 2009. Their daughter Rain (Willie) McDermott Murphy was born in July 2010. McDermott has performed "God Bless America" and "The Star Spangled Banner" at arenas and stadiums across the country. Teams that have invited him to sing include: The Chicago Cubs, The Chicago White Sox, The Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball team, The Green Bay Packers, The Chicago Bears, The Los Angeles Lakers, The LA Kings, and NASCAR.

In 2013, McDermott formed The Westies. An album of new songs with the band was released in Italy May 13, 2014 on Appaloosa Records. US release was in the spring, 2015. In 2016, McDermott released Willow Springs, named for the small town where he now resides with his wife and daughter. Recorded at his home in the country and fan-funded, Willow Springs was produced by McDermott, with longtime producer and collaborator, Lex Price mixing. Performers on the record include Price; guitarist, Will Kimbrough; keyboard player, John Deaderick and McDermott’s wife, Heather Horton on backing vocals. In April 2018, McDermott released Out From Under and followed it with extensive domestic and international touring. A new album entitled "Orphans" is due to be released in February 2019 and includes tracks recorded during the sessions for both "Willow Springs" and "Out From Under" as well as some earlier recordings. The release of "Orphans" will be followed by another tour.