- Credited on the X-Men (2000) soundtrack as Michael K-Men.
- Co-wrote songs with Bryan Adams.
- His score for The Dead Zone (1983) is an adaptation of, and variation on, a theme from the second movement of the Symphony Nr. 2 in D of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957).
- Founded the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation http://www.mhopus.org which supports music education and its benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to under-served schools, community music programs and individual students throughout the United States.
- Educated at Juilliard School, New York. Studied oboe.
- Started The New York Rock Ensemble after Juilliard with fellow grads -- group performed in the "rock western" Zachariah (1971).
- Children: daughters Sasha Kamen and Zoe Kamen.
- Played in orchestra and led school dance band.
- Brother of producer Jon Kamen.
- Graduated from High School of Music & Art (New York City) in 1965.
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