The incredibly talented musician Michael Galeotti was a band member of Battle Ground and the rock group Enation. The band Enation played indie music where Michael performed as a keyboard player. Although he had limited popularity while playing for a band that soared after getting married to a movie star.
The musician was married to a prominent singer, songwriter, and actress Bethany Joy Lenz. Besides her personal career, she has also been significantly helpful in various projects of Enation band. Michael stayed away from the public eye for a long period. Public believed that his health issues were the reason behind the disappearance. The article depicts his childhood, education, career, life and the cause of death.
Childhood and Education
Michael Galeotti was born on 28th August 1984 in Long Island, New York. His Belgian parents moved to the US for better opportunities along with the better future of their son. Also, his parents practiced Jewish religion. Although the details of his parents are unknown, it is known that Michael had middle-class family background. His father was a small businessman while his mother was a high school teacher.
Michael met all the requirements for US citizenship before receiving an American passport. He completed his early schooling at a private high school. As a child he was always diverted and passionate toward music. Michael enjoyed acting as much as he enjoyed music. His parents were always supportive and encouraging to pursue his passion. The passionate musician also had hobbies of traveling and stamp collecting.
Musical Career of Michael Galeotti
Michael joined Enation in 2004 along with his band members Amer Sweeney, brother Jonathan Jackson, and Richard Lee Jackson. The Band Enation was originally formed by the Jackson brothers i.e Jonathan Jackson, and Richard Lee Jackson. Daniel Sweatt was brought in to play bass after Amber quit the band because of his personal reasons. The band's vocalist and front man Jonathan played guitar, keyboard, and wrote the majority of the songs whereas Richard performed on the drums, percussion, and backup vocals.
Michael worked as a keyboardist, Pianist and Vocalist on Enation for 7 years starting from 2004 to 2011. During his tenure, the band released numerous albums. One of the successful albums is “World in Flight” during 2008, which contained a song called “Feel This”. In the song Bethany Joy Lenz played the role of Haley James Scott on the CW television Drama “One Tree Hill” and recorded the song for Enation. The song rose to the top 10 on iTunes rock after the show aired. The band members also made a guest appearance on the television drama “One Tree Hill” in the fifth-season finale to perform Enation’s song. “My Ancient Rebellion” was his last album before he left the band in 2012.
Michael Galeotti's Failed Relationship
Michael met Bethany Joy Lenz in December 2005 and got married within a month. Unfortunately, the marriage lasted for 7 years only. His wife, Bethany is an actress, singer, and director best known for her roles as Haley James Scott and as a member of the band Everly in the TV drama series “One Tree Hill.” After six years of their marriage, the couple were blessed with their only daughter, Maria Rose Galeotti. Even after the birth of her daughter, the tension escalated between the couples. As a result, the duo separated in 2012 but remained as a close friend for the welfare of their daughter.
Relationship Facts of Michael Galeotti
- Michael met Bethany Joy Lenz in December 2005
- The couple tied a knot within a month of dating.
- They stayed together for 7 years finally getting divorce in 2012.
Controversies in Life of Michael Galeotti
As per multiple sources, Bethany faced domestic violence from her husband. Michael had an addiction to alcohol which made him ill-tempered. He has also been arrested several times for driving under the influence of alcohol. Subsequently, he even faced a jail sentence because of his habit. The rumors also rose high as the musician left the band Enation in 2012, that he was fired by the band because of his alcoholism. The rumor also suggested that he used to come to rehearsals often drunk or sometimes he wouldn't show up.
Cause of Death
There are several rumors regarding Michael’s personal life. According to reports, Michael Galeotti has struggled with health issues all of his life. He had diverticulitis, which affected his digestive system, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He developed acute stomach cramps and constipation as a result of this. He also frequently visited the hospital for treatment. He was anxious and frustrated with the daily appointment with the doctor.
He was admitted to the hospital just before he passed away. He was discharged from the hospital and recovering at his home. After a few days, he was so feeble that he was unable to answer his phone calls. After a few days, one of his closest friends discovered him dead in his home. No drugs or illicit substances were found in the body during the autopsy when the blood was tested. Atherosclerotic heart disease was the cause of death of the musician.
Net Worth of Michael Galeotti
Even from his early days with Enation, Michael Galeotti's revenues are unknown. Although some source suggest that he had an estimated net worth of $100,000. On the other hand, Bethany Joy Lenz, his wife, is rumored to be worth $6 million.
Michael Galeotti has won the respect and admiration of many of his admirers from the time of Enation. They will hopefully remain in the heart of the well-wisher throughout their life.
StarFacts of Michael Galeotti
Real Name | Michael Galeotti |
Nick Name | Michael ‘Mike’ Galeotti |
Date of Birth | August 28, 1984 |
Birth Place | Long Island, New York, United States |
Death Date | January 11, 2016 |
Cause of Death | Heart Disease |
Age | 31 years |
Parents | N/A |
Sibling | N/A |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Jewish |
Gender | Male |
Sexuality | Straight |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Ex-wife | |
Height | In Meter: 1.7 m In Centimeters: 175 cm. |
Weight | 70 kg. |
Hair color | Dark Brown |
Eye color | Brown |
Children | Maria Rose Galeotti |
Profession | Musician, Vocalist, Pianist, and Keyboard Player |
Music Band | Enation |
Net Worth | $100,000 |
Social Media | N/A |