Michael Hund
rock guitarist
BMHOF Class of 1992

Michael Hund, nicknamed Blonde Bombshell by friends and fans, is one of the most versatile guitarists in Buffalo. His stage performance is lively and entertaining and his playing has the passionate feel of a blues
player, combined with the pyrotechnics of a young metal head. His mother played petal steel guitar in country bands. So, Michael learned early on that there was more to music than three chords and a distortion pedal. After taking lessons for years and playing in some high school rock bands, Michael went on the road with a top forty group. But top forty was too confining for a talent like Michael's. Looking for a Buffalo band to work with, he found a niche in the Jamie Moses Band, replacing guitarist extraordinaire George Puleo (who had to leave to tour in Europe with Gamalon). He played three or four nights a week with Jamie Moses and also played in Allstar bands at Desiderio's and Sinbads. That year, 1989, he was voted Best Rock Guitarist. The following year Michael remained with the Jamie Moses Band and also began playing in The Standard.

In 1990 he was on the cover of ARTVOICE magazine and was again voted Best Rock Guitarist. In 1991, Michael still played with Jamie Moses and also joined Crash Pony, a project of Andy Gerovac of Mighty Taco. The band had a CD and did several showcase performances. And, of course, he was once more voted Best Rock Guitarist. Now as he enters the Hall of Fame, Michael is working on a project in L.A. with drummer Mike Licata (whom Michael played with in Bang Orchestra). The band, Skeetz (formerly The Quakes), has a demo which is currently being shopped to major labels.