Mike Elgar | |
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 Elgar in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Maximino C. Elgar |
| Born | May 8, 1976 Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, alternative rock, Pinoy rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Viva 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, and the second overall longest serving member next to Mark Escueta. [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 the 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
- Tuloy ang Ligaya (2001)
- Between the Stars and Waves (2003)
- You'll Be Safe Here (EP) (2005)
- Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo (2006)
- Bagong Liwanag (EP) (2007)
- Buhay (2008)
- Closest Thing to Heaven (2009)
- Panatang Makabanda (2013)
- Sa Kabila ng Lahat (2017)
References
- ^ "Mike Elgar".
- ^ "Artist: Mike Elgar". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Mike Elgar".
- ^ "Artist: Mike Elgar". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.