Early Background and Personal Challenges Michael Castello, born Michael Anthony Castello, began his career in the music industry as a singer-songwriter under the stage name Michael Seven. Mentored by Tin Pan Alley legend Lou Stallman, he performed in New York City before moving to Los Angeles with his brother David, where their band played at iconic venues like the Roxy and Whisky a Go Go. Additionally, Michael produced the nationally syndicated gospel radio show Gospel Traxx for 15 years, earning a Billboard Magazine nomination for top R&B syndicated radio. Sheri Castello, whom Michael married in the early 1990s, supported his creative pursuits and later played a pivotal role in his…