Miles Tackett


Miles Tackett is a musician and producer. He founded Breakestra.

Biography

Miles Tackett grew up in the Santa Monica Mountains of Topanga Canyon. His father is Fred Tackett, the multi-instrumental member of 70s American rock band Little Feat.
While in his teens, Miles co-formed the band The Inclined and in 1993 they released Bright New Day. In 1999, Breakestra released the Miles Tackett produced & composed his first deep funk track "Getcho Soul Togetha" on Stones Throw Records which featured him on drums, bass & guitar along with Mixmaster Wolf on vocals. A full length Breakestra record “the Live Mix tape part 2” on Stones Throw soon followed. A few years later after securing a deal with Ubiquity Records Miles composed, produced, and played on Breakestra's Hit the Floor which included all-original songs. Tackett and Breakestra appear on the soundtrack for the 2005 Tony Hawk's American Wasteland video game. In late 2009, Breakestra led by Miles Tackett put together the full-length CD, Dusk Till Dawn, which featured guest rapper Chali 2na.

Discography

Solo Projects:
Miles Tackett Produced Albums:
Miles Tackett Produced EPs:
  • Joyful Noise 2009
  • Stand Up 2006
  • ‘’ Ring of Fire ‘’ Johnny Cash/June Carter Cover 2004
  • ‘’ Deuces Up Double Down’’ 45 single 2001
  • Yesterdays New Quintet / Breakestra / Mr Dibbs* - Suite For Weldon 2003
  • Remember Who You Are • Cramp Your Style • Baby Don't Cry 2001
  • Dj Music Man Miles mixes
  • ‘’Funky Sole Vol.1’’ 2003