Mike Denson began playing with local RTP bands from the late 60's until the late 70's. He covered music from James Brown to Chicago even some Three Dog Night. After a 20 year vacation from playing he returned back to the Triangle music scene with a band called Fat Chance & now is one of the last two founding members of Flatline. His current influences are Gov't Mule, Proto Kaw, Nickelback, and Aerosmith.