Obituary: Michael Sklar (1945–2016) June 29, 2016 by: OffBeat Staff Guitarist Michael Sklar passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Born in New York City, Michael was playing guitar by age five. As a young teenager, hanging out in Greenwich Village, Michael was... Continue Reading This With an OffBeat Subscription Subscribe now! Already a member? Sign in michael sklarObituary