Mike Elgar
Elgar in 2022
Elgar in 2022
Background information
Birth nameMichael Maximino C. Elgar
Born (1976-05-08) May 8, 1976
Manila, Philippines
GenresRock, pop rock, alternative rock, Pinoy rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard
Years active1999–present
LabelsViva Records, Universal Records, Star Music

Michael Maximino C. Elgar (born May 8, 1976) is a Filipino musician currently performing as a guitarist and one of the lead vocalists for the band Rivermaya. He has been the band's longest serving guitarist, ever since he joined in May 2001.[1]

Music career

At the age of 10, he learned to play guitar.[2] When he was 13 years old, he already formed a band and played his first gig and in 1992 (15 years old), he is already a national guitar champion.[3]

In 1999, he signed as a recording artist in the Jett Pangan Group and produce 1 Extended Play and 1 album before it was dissolved in 2001.

In 2000, he formed the band 7 Foot Junior as its frontman and guitarist.

He was later recruited by Rivermaya in May 2001 with Japs Sergio (from Daydream Cycle) and Kakoy Legaspi (from Mr. Crayon) after the departure of the original bassist Nathan Azarcon and session/touring guitarist J-John Valencia (who left by Summer of 2001).

He has since played with the band as the lead guitarist and eventually became one of the lead vocalists. Additionally, he contributes to the band as a songwriter.[4]

Personal life

Elgar is a communications graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University. Elgar previously worked as a writer for ASAP, a Philippine television musical variety show produced by ABS-CBN.

Discography

Rivermaya

References

  1. ↑ "Mike Elgar".
  2. ↑ "Artist: Mike Elgar". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Mike Elgar".
  4. ↑ "Artist: Mike Elgar". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.
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