Mike O'Neill

THIS IS A TRIBUTE SITE SET UP BY FANS & FRIENDS OF MIKE O'NEILL ****Mike O'Neill was a songwriter and performer who entered the Tampa area music scene first as co-leader of Monday Mornings and then as leader of Nailbiters and The Unrequited Loves.



He drew from a host of musical influences, most prominently '60s Merseybeat and garage rock. His songwriting showed a rare rigor and discipline - he avoided cliche like the plague and artfully captured in song emotions few of us have the language for and which we often would just as soon ignore.



He was a generous friend who lent support and often equipment to a number of area bands.



He also was an excellent bowler.



Mike O'Neill took his own life on July 17, 2006 at the age of 41.



AFTER THE POLKA MIKE O'NEILL MEMORIAL BROADCAST: Jenny Jurristo-Morrison's excellent tribute can be heard on http://www.free103point9.org and at ScrewMuiscForever.com *****Also see the Unrequited Loves, Mike's last band's site on MySpace.