Michael Monroe | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm |
Also known as | Mike Monroe, High in the Sky, Flashing Psychedelic Kid |
Born | Helsinki, Finland | 17 June 1962
Genres | Hard rock, glam metal, glam punk, glam rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, saxophone, harmonica, keyboards |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Johanna Kustannus, Lick, Nippon Phonogram, CBS, Major Leiden, Backstage Alliance, Mercury, Yahoo! |
Formerly of | Hanoi Rocks, Demolition 23, Jerusalem Slim |
Website | michaelmonroe |
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).