. . "solo_singer" . . . . . . . "Michael Passons"@en . "1965Z"^^ . . . . "Passons, Michael"@en . . . "1995Z"^^ . . "American musician" . . "Robert Michael Passons"@en . . . "Michael Passons is an American singer/songwriter and the founding member of the Christian band Avalon. As a young musician, Michael was influenced by artists like Elton John and Lionel Richie. In college, he performed in a band and in a New Jersey-based group that toured nationally. After completing his degree in classical piano at Mississippi College, Michael moved to Nashville and began working with fellow musicians."@en .