Mike Lombardo Explained

Mike Lombardo
Birth Name:Michael Lawrence Lombardo
Alias:Michael Lawrence MikeLombardoMusic
Birth Date:30 March 1988
Birth Place:Rome, New York,[1] U.S.
Instrument:Piano, guitar, violin, drums
Genre:Piano rock
Occupation:Singer-songwriterAudio Systems Engineer
Years Active:2008–2012
Label:Unsigned
Associated Acts:Mike Lombardo Trio

Michael Lawrence Lombardo (born March 30, 1988) is an American former piano rock musician. He was known for writing piano-driven rock songs and posting them on YouTube under the username "MikeLombardoMusic", until his 2013 conviction on child pornography charges. He was previously signed to DFTBA Records through which he released one LP, Songs for a New Day, and one EP, The Alchemist. Lombardo posted music videos, song tutorials, and personal updates on his YouTube channel which had over 20,000 subscribers before its closure.

As of August 16, 2018, Lombardo was released from FCI Fort Dix, having served a five-year sentence at the facility after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.[2]

Since his release, Lombardo has gone on to do notable audio work under the name "Michael Lawrence," becoming an editor for several audio publications, and performing system engineering work on large scale tours.[3]

Musical background

Lombardo frequently states that he has been making music since he was two years old. He graduated a year early from Berklee College of Music in 2009,[4] earning a degree in songwriting. He first started uploading original songs on YouTube as a way to post his homework for class assignments.

Child pornography charges

On February 16, 2012, it was announced by The Smoking Gun that Lombardo "is the target of a federal child pornography investigation focusing on his alleged exchange of naked photos with underage female fans." Two days after the release of the article, Hank Green, one of the co-owners of DFTBA Records, put up a statement on his Tumblr blog stating that the company had removed Lombardo's music from their website because they "didn't feel it appropriate to continue our business relationship given the situation."[5] On July 20, 2012, a complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York alleging four counts of child pornography related crimes.[6] [7] He was arrested on July 25, 2012, but released from custody after five days.[8]

On September 18, 2013, The Smoking Gun published another article announcing that Lombardo had pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography. According to the plea bargain, Lombardo solicited pornographic images from six different minors.[9]

On February 28, 2014, Lombardo was sentenced to five years in federal prison.[10] He was released on August 16, 2018.

Awards, achievements, and appearances

Notes and References

  1. https://www.twitter.com/mikelombardo Mike Lombardo (@mikelombardo) op Twitter
  2. http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Michael-Lombardo-sentenced-631259 "Internet Star" Receives Stiff Prison Sentence
  3. Web site: Between The Lines – Adventures in Sound System Optimization . 2024-10-17 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Lombardo delivers eclectic character-driven songs . Craig . Ostroff . 2011-03-08 . 2011-10-24 . Montgomery Media .
  5. Web site: A Note from John and Hank. 28 September 2014.
  6. Web site: YouTube's Mike Lombardo arrested for child pornography by FBI. The Daily Dot. 26 July 2012. 28 September 2014.
  7. Web site: Archived copy . 2013-03-29 . 2012-11-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121106121056/http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/teg/tsg/release/sites/default/files/imagecache/750x970/documents/1michaellombardo.jpg . dead .
  8. Web site: YouTube "Star" Busted In Child Porn Investigation. The Smoking Gun. 26 July 2012. 28 September 2014.
  9. Web site: YouTube "Star" Admits Receipt Of Child Porn. The Smoking Gun. 18 September 2013. 28 September 2014.
  10. Web site: "Internet Star" Receives Stiff Prison Sentence. The Smoking Gun. 28 February 2014. 28 September 2014.
  11. http://www.broadjam.com/artists/home.php?artistID=60646 The Upstate NY Songwriting Contest's Profile
  12. http://www.asitecalledfred.com/2010/03/22/song-fu-6-final-round-voting/ Masters Of Song Fu #6: Final Round Voting Begins » FRED Entertainment
  13. http://www.nutsontheroad.net/vivalafry/ You Are Cordially Invited to... Join VIVA LA FRY
  14. http://musictechpolicy.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/best-video-of-2010-mike-lombardo-lays-it-down/ Best video of 2010: Mike Lombardo lays it down « MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY
  15. https://web.archive.org/web/20110515063822/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-20062326-10391705.html Songwriting, rhyme and why Eminem is awesome – The Feed Blog
  16. http://www.kenflagg.com/2011/10/22/frontalot-fall-tour-2011-days-1-3-austin-tx/ Frontalot Fall Tour 2011: Days 1–3, Austin, TX
  17. Web site: thanks to @mikelombardo and @meghantonjes for your music video. So sweet of you both. Yay you! http://youtu.be/KGnAKp41fvM|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 1, 2023}} ] Is Awesome)," was featured on CBSnews.com in May 2011.[15]

    Discography

    • The Fordham Sessions (2010)
    • Songs for a New Day (2010)
    • The Alchemist (2011)
    • Alive in Philly (2011) – Live album recorded at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

    See also

    External links

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