Michael Des Barres

With his powerful voice, charismatic stage presence, and style rooted in art, glam, and hard rock, musician and actor Michael Des Barres' performing career has repeatedly intersected with the rock and onscreen elite. He first made his mark on the international music scene as leader of Silverhead and Detective in the 1970s, then as co-songwriter of Animotion's Top Ten hit "Obsession," as touring singer for the Power Station, and as antagonist Murdoc on TV's MacGyver in the '80s. Meanwhile, he released solo material including 1980's I'm Only Human, a fusion of glam and new wave, and 1986's more hard-edged Somebody up There Likes Me. Alongside acting gigs and a popular satellite radio show on Little Steven's Underground Garage, the hard-rocking solo LP The Key to the Universe appeared in 2015. The 2020s delivered singles including "Ain't Nothing You Can Do About It," a 2022 collaboration with glam revivalists Prima Donna.