Person · Male
Leon Michels
- From
- United States
- Since
- 1982–present
- Releases
- 0
About
Leon Marcus Michels (; born 1982) is an American music producer, record executive, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known as the leader of the eclectic soul project El Michels Affair and co-founder of Truth & Soul Records and Big Crown Records. He is a founding member of soul and funk bands Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band, and Lee Fields & The Expressions, and has played with Charles Bradley as well as Wu-Tang Clan. A frequent collaborator of Dan Auerbach, Michels was a touring member of The Black Keys and co-founded The Arcs. As a producer, Michels has produced records for artists such as Norah Jones, Clairo, Kali Uchis, Lady Wray, and Chicano Batman.
Member of
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The Arcs electric guitar, electronic drum set, farfisa, synthesizer
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Also known as
Leon Marcus Michels
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- e99e2c02-0ca7-4687-897c-efedbe5b98c2
- ISNI
- 0000000372871094
- IPI
- 00403831587
- IPI
- 00419894805
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.