Miljenko Matijevic

Miljenko Matijevic
Matijevic performing with Steelheart in 2017
Background information
Also known asMichael, Mike, Mili
Born (1964-11-30) November 30, 1964 (age 59)
Zagreb, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1989–present
LabelsMCA, MCM/Steelheart, Bad Boss Company
Member ofSteelheart
Formerly ofManzarek–Krieger
Websitesteelheart.com

Miljenko Matijevic (born November 30, 1964) is a Croatian-American singer, best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Steelheart. He has a big following in South Korea and has worked on several South Korean TV series.[1] He has also released several soundtracks for South Korean TV series.[2] In 2010, he did a tour with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of rock band the Doors, singing the parts of the late Jim Morrison.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ Ko, Dong-hwan (March 4, 2016). "More and more international stars branching out to Korea". The Korea Times. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  2. ^ Choi, Hyun-jung (March 11, 2016). "[인터뷰] 밀젠코 "'쉬즈곤' 음이탈? 평생 한 번도 없었다"". Sports DongA (in Korean). Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  3. ^ "Steelheart Singer Miljenko Matijevic On Eddie Van Halen's Generosity". Van Halen News Desk. May 6, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Geurts, Jimmy. "Steelheart frontman Miljenko Matijevic on band's legacy, South Korea and 'Rock Star'". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Christopher, Michael. "Steelheart's Miljenko Matijevic on the stage mishap that nearly killed him, the long road back and the triumphant 'Steelheart 30' album". Metal Edge Magazine. Retrieved April 4, 2024.