Bartender and local music enthusiast Michael ‘Miko’ Fleming found dead
Black Thorn Pub bartender and manager Michael “Miko” Fleming was found dead at the pub this morning, according to several sources. He was in his early 30s and a resident of the Tower Grove South neighborhood, according to Black Thorn owner Dave Difani.
Fleming was a mainstay at music venues, many in the Tower Grove Park area, supporting various bands. He was known for his vintage style of dress and dedication to the local music scene. He “sang karaoke enthusiastically,” according to one friend, but was not otherwise an active musician. He also painted several murals for local businesses.
Before working at the Black Thorn, Fleming worked for many years at the Vintage Haberdashery clothing store when it was located at 3143 South Grand Boulevard. He also worked at the Black Thorn at Lemmons on Gravois and the old Frederick’s Music Lounge.
Memorial details to come.
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Matt has been a writer and researcher in the P-D newsroom since 1996. 
As a St. Louis transplant to LA, I can safely say that no one out here has half the style sense that Miko had. He was a superstar. My heart goes out to all his friends and family in St. Louis. Ouch.