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Michelle Willis

Michelle Willis (born November 6, 1986) is a British-born, Canadian-raised singer/songwriter and keyboard player. She performs regularly as a solo artist and as a side musician with David Crosby and

Michelle Willis (born November 6, 1986) is a British-born, Canadian-raised singer/songwriter and keyboard player. She performs regularly as a solo artist and as a side musician with David Crosby and Becca Stevens. She has also worked with Iggy & The Stooges, Laura Mvula, Snarky Puppy, The Parachute Club, and the Zac Brown Band. Career After graduating from Humber College’s Jazz program, Willis became a regular performer in Toronto’s piano bars. In 2009, Three Metre Day, a modern roots band was formed with Willis on pump organ and vocals, Hugh Marsh on violin, and Don Rooke on slide guitar. In 2012, the band recorded the album Coasting Notes and wrote the score for the film Still Mine for which Willis, Rooke, and Marsh were nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. Marsh and Willis also recorded on Iggy & The Stooges final album, 2013’s Ready to Die. In a very positive review of the album, Cashbox Magazine Canada’s Lee Fraser commented, “The fact that it’s her debut is pretty surprising, given the fact that Michelle has toured Europe, Canada and the US, and that every show she plays in her hometown of Toronto is filled to capacity with her adoring fans.” Willis was featured along with

Era
21st Century
Lived
1986–present
Born in
United Kingdom
Known as
composer, keyboardist, singer
Instruments
keyboard instrument