Michael Algar | |
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 Michael Algar in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Olga |
| Born | 21 September 1959 South Shields, England |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Secret Records Limited, Captain Oi! |
Michael "Olga" Algar (born 21 September 1959 in Marsden, South Shields, England)[1][2][3][4] is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter who fronts the band Toy Dolls and now plays with the Cockney Rejects.[5] Mainly a lead/rhythm guitarist, Olga is also a songwriter and record producer. Algar lived in the City of Sunderland during most of his life before moving to Tokyo, Japan, in 2000.[6] He then moved to central London in 2002 where he has lived since.[7]
- ^ "Michael "Olga" Elgar Interview". Guitarhoo!. Guitarhoo.com. 22 February 2006. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ Page17, From Fulwell to Fukuoka, written by Ronan Fitzsimons, Ardra Press ISBN 0-9548678-0-7
- ^ "Google Translate". Translate.googleusercontent.com. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ Cockney Rejects (6 March 2024). Cockney Rejects 2024 Announcement. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Page 204, From Fulwell to Fukuoka, written by Ronan Fitzsimons, Ardra Press ISBN 0-9548678-0-7
- ^ Numerous references to Olga living in Sunderland and London throughout the book, From Fulwell to Fukuoka, written by Ronan Fitzsimons, Ardra Press ISBN 0-9548678-0-7