Mike Mahaffey

Michael Darren Mahaffey (January 21, 1967 – May 25, 2005) was an American musician from Kingsport, Tennessee, and a founding member of the American pop rock band Self prior to his death. Before founding Self, he played in several bands, the most successful of which was the Southern Rock band Blackfish. He played lead guitar in the band, but contributed little to the songwriting.

Mahaffey died in his sleep in 2005, and several tribute shows were held in his honor. Mahaffey's band Self went into indefinite hiatus after his death; reuniting in 2014 for the EP Super Fake Nice.