Michael Monroe

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Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe performing with Hanoi Rocksin England, 4th March, 2008 Background information Birth name Matti Fagerholm Born June 17, 1962(1962-06-17) (age 45),
Helsinki, Finland Genre(s)Glam punk, Hard rock, Glam metal, Punk rockOccupation(s) Musician, vocalist, songwriter Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, guitar, saxophone, harmonica, harp, drums, percussionYears active 1979–present Label(s)Johanna, Mercury, Liquor and Poker MusicAssociated acts Hanoi Rocks, Demolition 23, Guns N' Roses

Michael Monroe (born Matti Fagerholm, on June 17, 1962 in Helsinki) is a Finnish rock musician. He is best known as the singer for the glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, but was also the front man for all-star side project Demolition 23.

Monroe has recorded duets with both Axl Rose and Slash from Guns N' Roses. The song "Dead, Jail Or Rock'n'Roll" from Monroe's 1989 solo album Not Fakin' It had some popularity and aired on MTV. Axl Rose made an appearance in the video. With Slash, Monroe recorded a cover of Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride".

Monroe has also performed on two Guns N' Roses albums, playing saxophone and harmonica on the track Bad Obsession, from the Use Your Illusion I album. He also provides vocals on the cover version of The Dead Boys song Ain't It Fun from the album "The Spaghetti Incident?".

In 2007 Monroe appeared on White Flame’s single Swimsuit Issue Centerold, providing vocals as well as his infamous harmonica stylings.

Monroe's first wife, Jude Wilder, died on June 19, 2001. He married his current wife, Johanna, on July 3, 2003.