Michael Lockwood (guitarist)

Michael Dean Lockwood (born May 22, 1961) is an American guitarist and producer. He is known for having been married to Lisa Marie Presley, and for producing and performing with her, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple and others.

For people known as Mike Lockwood, see Mike Lockwood (disambiguation).

Michael Lockwood
Lockwood in 2012
Background information
Birth nameMichael Dean Lockwood
Born (1961-05-22) May 22, 1961
Hawthorne, California, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
Years active1975–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitemichaellockwood.com

Biography

Lockwood graduated from Highland High School in Bakersfield, California in 1979. He has worked with Carly Simon, Fiona Apple, Bijou Phillips, Alana Davis, Ben Taylor, Leona Naess, Susanna Hoffs and Michael Penn. In 1985 Lockwood joined the already established but yet unsigned Hollywood group Lions & Ghosts. They were later signed to EMI America Records and recorded their first album in London. They disbanded in 1989 after a second record was released and several members had changed. He formed a local power pop band Wink with Michael Marquesen, Tony Babylon, & Brian Keats.

Personal life

Lockwood married Lisa Marie Presley on January 22, 2006.[1] Presley's ex-husband Danny Keough served as best man at the couple's wedding, held in Japan. In March 2008, Presley announced that she was pregnant.[2] Lockwood was a first-time father.[3] On October 7, 2008, Presley gave birth to fraternal twin girls, Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood,[4] via Caesarean section at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California.[5] The twins weighed 5 pounds 2 ounces (2.3 kg) and 5 lb 15 oz (2.7 kg), respectively.[6][7][8] In 2016, Presley filed for divorce from Lockwood after ten years of marriage.[9]

Selected discography

Throughout his career Lockwood has worked with a wide range of artists and bands in various genres both as a musician & collaborator.[10]

YearCD TitleArtistCredits
2012Storm & GraceLisa Marie PresleyGuitar
2008This Kind of LoveCarly SimonGuitar, Soloist
2007Brittany ShaneBrittany ShaneBass, Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Omnichord
2006Lucky GirlKirsten ProffitGuitar (Electric)
2006Movie Disaster MusicJosie CottonGuitar
2006Now WhatLisa Marie PresleyComposer, Executive Producer, Guitars, Programmer
2004I Heart HuckabeesJon BrionGuitar
2004New York's A Go GoSylvain SylvainGuitar
2004PianofortePhil ParlapianoGuitar(Electric)
2004SoundlightKeith ChagallGuitar(Electric), Soloist
2002Acoustic, Vol. 2Various artistsProducer
2002AnthologyCarly SimonGuitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric)
2002Bleeding TogetherDissentAssociate Producer, Cover Art
2002I Am SamI Am SamProducer, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
2002Lost in SpaceAimee MannProducer, Engineer, Editor, Guitars, Synthesizers
2002Respond, Vol. 2Various ArtistsGuitar (Electric), Keyboards, Producer
2002Songs Inspired by Literature: Chapter OneThe Sibl ProjectPrimary Artist
2001Detours into Unconscious RhythmsCalvin KeysPhotography
2000Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the DodoAimee MannComposer, Guitars, Keyboards, Melodica, Bkgd Vocals
2000The Bedroom TapesCarly SimonGuitar (Acoustic)
2000Ultimate CollectionAimee MannGuitar
2000I'd Rather Eat GlassBijou PhillipsGuitar
1999Magnolia (soundtrack)Film ScoreComposer
1999Rubies on the LawnTrish MurphyGuitar
1998(Sleep) Baby DollSylvain SylvainGuitar
1997Brand NewSalt-N-PepaGuitar
1995Automatic 7Automatic 7Photography
1995I'm with StupidAimee MannGuitar
1994Save MeAimee MannGuitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Bkgd Vocals
1989Wild GardenLions & GhostsGuitar, Bkgd Vocals
1989Velvet Kiss, Lick of the LimeLions & GhostsGuitar, Vocals

Musical equipment
Guitars and basses
Effect pedals
Amplifiers

References
  1. "CNN.com – Transcripts". CNN. April 29, 2005. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  2. "Lisa Marie Presley News – Lisa Marie Presley names twins". idiomag. October 14, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
  3. Lisa Marie Presley Announces Pregnancy. Foxnews.com. March 7, 2008. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  4. "Harper & Finley Lockwood = Lisa Marie Presley's Twins!" ElvisPresley.com.au October 12, 2008
  5. "Lisa Marie Presley Gave Birth to Twinsies!". Perez Hilton. October 11, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  6. Lisa Marie Presley's Twin Girls Named Finley & Harper. People.com (October 13, 2008). Retrieved November 23, 2011.
  7. Woman's Day (magazine) pp. 4-7, February 2, 2009.
  8. Lisa Marie Presley is expecting twins. Associated Press. August 6, 2008.
  9. Runtagh, Jordan (June 28, 2016). "Lisa Marie Presley Files for Divorce from Michael Lockwood". People. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  10. "Michael Lockwood - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
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