Michael Monroe

Michael Monroe
Monroe at the 2011 Ilosaarirock festival
Monroe at the 2011 Ilosaarirock festival
Background information
Birth nameMatti Antero Kristian Fagerholm
Also known asMike Monroe, High in the Sky, Flashing Psychedelic Kid
Born (1962-06-17) 17 June 1962 (age 62)
Helsinki, Finland
GenresHard rock, glam metal, glam punk, glam rock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, saxophone, harmonica, keyboards
Years active1979–present
LabelsJohanna Kustannus, Lick, Nippon Phonogram, CBS, Major Leiden, Backstage Alliance, Mercury, Yahoo!
Formerly ofHanoi Rocks, Demolition 23, Jerusalem Slim
Websitemichaelmonroe.com

Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm (born 17 June 1962), better known by his stage name Michael Monroe, is a Finnish rock musician who rose to fame as the vocalist and saxophonist for the glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, and has served as the frontman for all-star side projects, such as Demolition 23 and Jerusalem Slim (with Steve Stevens).