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Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou (born 31 October 1963), known professionally as Mikkey Dee, is a Swedish musician, who has played drums for German heavy metal band Scorpions since 2016. He was the drummer for English heavy metal band Motörhead (for which he is still best known to this day) from 1992 until 2015 and has played with other artists including King Diamond , Helloween and Don Dokken .
Apr 5, 2010 · Mikkey Dee, who was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1963, first broke out with King Diamond in the mid-’80s, playing on the albums Fatal Portrait, Abigail, Them, and Conspiracy. In 1992 Motörhead front man Lemmy Kilmister called him (reportedly for a third time) to replace Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor, and he has been the band’s drummer ever since, appearing most recently on their ...
Dee used to play a drum solo halfway through the song "The One to Sing the Blues"; previously it was during "In the Name of Tragedy" and before that "Sacrifice". Both Lemmy Kilmister and King Diamond have stated that Mikkey Dee is the greatest drummer in the world.
According to Mikkey Dee, Motörhead was unparalleled in its ability to bring together fans from different musical subcultures. “Motörhead was the only band in the world, ever, where punks, metalheads, and hard rockers didn’t fight,” Dee said, emphasizing the band’s unique position as a unifying force in an era when different music scenes often clashed.
Legendary drummer Mikkey Dee has played with some of rock musics most iconic bands for more than 40 years including acts like King Diamond, Motörhead and now...
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Mikkey Dee On Cover Of Modern Drummer’s March Issue. Legendary drummer Mikkey Dee has left an undeniable mark on the world of drumming. From his groundbreaking work with King Diamond in the 80s to his iconic 25-year tenure with Motörhead. Now with Scorpions, Mikkey’s drumming continues to set the standard for generations to come.
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May 8, 2024 · During a new appearance on the "Riki Rachtman's Cathouse" podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee reflected on the band's final tour, which concluded on December 11, 2015, just two weeks ...
