Musicians born on December 17

Take a focused look at the musicians born on December 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1958 Mike Mills

  Mike Mills is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the bassist, backing vocalist, and founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M. He contributed to the band's harmonic style and is recognized for composing several of their popular songs. [bio]