Mike Hindert

Michael "Dirt" Hindert (born 8 August 1980) is the bassist of The New York Rock/Electronica band The Bravery.

Hindert grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, where he has an identical twin brother Bryan who also plays bass in a local indie surf rock band. He is actually a Guitar player, Ukelele lover, who learned the Bass to join the Bravery, a multi-instrumentalist.

Hindert was named "Dirt" by his fellow band mates, due to the confusion of there being two Mikes in the band. Instead of being called Hindert, they called him Dert for short, or Dirt.

Hindert was also known as Dirty Dirt Cheaps- his alter ego was known as the drunkeon womanizing wild child during the the band's early years. He frequently wore distinctive eyeshadow, a rockabilly styled pompador and a retro 50s styled greaser wardrobe or no clothing at all. Currently, Hindert's wardrobe has toned down significantly. Hindert's style and personality to date, has evolved into a somber, clean cut, mature 60s mod conservative skinny tie-black suit combination.

The Bravery played at Glastonbury Festival on 26 June 2005, following a year of success and increasing popularity. Their set was due to be aired live on BBC Three in the daytime, but had to be shown well after the watershed, as Hindert stripped [...] on stage due to the hot weather.

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