The bass player for the bangles from the early 80's to 2005 was Michael Steele. I've never heard her name spoken out loud, and I would like to know how it is pronounced. Is it Mike-All or Mick-Kay-All? Also, I'd like to know why she left the band in 2005. Thank you.

Its actually pronounced Michael, like you would pronounce it for a guy, but she also goes by "Mickie".

I have never known why she left The Bangles, so I'm not sure about that one. :)