Mingering Mike

Mingering Mike (born 1950) is a pseudonymous American outsider artist known for his imaginary music career in the 1960s and 1970s. During this time, he wrote over four thousand songs and produced hundreds of fictional record albums, complete with illustrated sleeves and handwritten labels.

His creations were discovered at a flea market in 2003, garnering international attention. His work has been exhibited at a number of museums, including the Smithsonian. Mike has chosen to remain anonymous throughout his career, attending public events and exhibitions in disguise.