On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Mike Skill. The Detroit native and celebrated rock guitarist has been a working musician for more than four decades. His roots lay in 60's Motown, Traditional-Garage Blues, and the New Wave Punk movement, spending his early days in New York City with one of his first bands playing clubs, such as the historic CBGB’s. Best known as a founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter for The Romantics, Skill co-wrote the band's chart-topper “What I Like About You”. He also created the heart-thumping bass groove and co-wrote the global #1 hit “Talking in Your Sleep.” The Romantics were part of the early days of MTV with energetic videos featuring their infectious new wave pop hooks. In 2011, The Romantics were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame. Today, Skill continues to write and record in Detroit at Pearl Sound Studios with producer Chuck Alkazian and from his current home in Oregon in addition to performing around the world. He has a new solo album called 'Skill... Mike Skill'. They chat about his influences, the formation of The Romantics, his solo career and much more! Visit mikeskill.com for further details.