Mike Mills, American bass player, songwriter, and producer

Michael Edward Mills is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who was a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M. Though known primarily as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist of R.E.M., his musical repertoire also includes keyboards and occasional lead vocals. He contributed to a majority of the band's musical compositions and is the only member to have had formal musical training.

December 17 is the 351st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 14 days remain until the end of the year.