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Mike Mitschele is one of the World’s most popular guitarists. As part of The Alternative Champs and as a solo artist, he is easily recognizable by his soaring guitar tone and beautifully crafted vocal melodies. Mitschele has a vast collection of poodles and dolls, including a 1985 Chucky (The first year of production) with the serial number ‘001.’ (Although it is not the first production model.)

Rick Randall was born in Charlotte on the 6th of March 1949. As a child, Rick grew up listening to the likes of Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets and ‘Hey Mickey’ by Toni Basil. During his time as a student at Wingate College of Arts and Technology, the middle aged Randall first met future alternative Champ founder, Mike Mitschele. The pair became good friends and spent their lunchtimes in the college’s art department playing cards and getting stoned.

Between ’88 and ’89, Mitschele played in a number of bands and had a variety of odd jo...