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Mikkey Dee

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Mikkey Dee
Dee in 2015
Dee in 2015
Background information
Birth nameMicael Kiriakos Delaoglou
Born31 October 1963 (age 59)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Genres
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1983–present

Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou (born 31 October 1963), known professionally as Mikkey Dee, is a Swedish musician, who has played drums for Scorpions since 2016. He was the drummer for Motörhead from 1992 until 2015 and has played with other artists including King Diamond, Helloween and Don Dokken.

Early life and influences[edit]

Dee was born in Gothenburg, Sweden to a Greek father and a Swedish mother.[1]

He began his musical career with local bands Nadir and Geisha. His main influences include Ian Paice, Brian Downey, Neil Peart Steve Smith and Buddy Rich.[2]

Career[edit]

King Diamond (1985–1989)[edit]

Dee with King Diamond in 1987

Having moved to Copenhagen, Denmark to play with Geisha,[2] Dee joined King Diamond in 1985. He played on the King Diamond recordings Fatal Portrait (1986), Abigail (1987) and Them (1988). King Diamond himself was becoming quite popular and the musicians backing him were taking a secondary role in the writing and decision making. After the completion of the supporting tour for Them, Dee decided to leave the band as he felt that he was becoming more of a backup musician rather than an equal contributing songwriter. However, he was rehired to play session drums for the recording of the band's follow-up album, Conspiracy (1989). After completion of the album, he was replaced by Snowy Shaw.

Don Dokken (1990)[edit]

Dee joined Don Dokken for his solo album Up from the Ashes (1990). The music videos for the songs "Stay" and "Mirror Mirror" received airplay on MTV's Headbangers Ball. The band headlined their own tour as well as opening for Judas Priest. During this time, Dee also filled in temporarily for the band World War Three (WWIII).

Motörhead and other work (1992–2015)[edit]

Dee performing a drum solo

While King Diamond was touring with Motörhead, frontman Lemmy repeatedly asked Dee to join his band.[3] In 1992, Dee accepted, replacing Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor.[4] On his replacement of a longstanding member, Dee said in 2006:

"Phil Taylor was great when he was good... so I could never have filled that space. It's like when you get married and have kids; no one can take my father's place… I could never be Phil Taylor, so I had to introduce Mikkey Dee into Motörhead."[5]

Dee's first gig with the band was on 30 August 1992 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York.[6] He did not have much input on that year's March ör Die album which had been recorded with Tommy Aldridge prior to Dee joining. Dee played on the band's albums Hellraiser and Hell on Earth – the soundtrack for Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth.

Although Aldridge recorded most of the drum tracks, Dee's photo appeared on the rear album sleeve. Aldridge said that Dee could take credit for the playing but Dee declined, citing differing styles.

Dee performing with Motörhead at Ursynalia Festival 2013, Warsaw, Poland

Epic Records dropped the band after the soundtrack's release and the group continued recording with German label SPV. They also started a label called "Motörhead" which was distributed through Warner-Chappell and ZYX. Dee's first album for this label was 1993's Bastards.

Dee also played drums on Helloween's 2003 album Rabbit Don't Come Easy, stepping in for Mark Cross.

In April 2006, King Diamond reunited with Dee at a sold-out gig at Kåren in Gothenburg, Sweden.[7] King referred to Dee as "one of the best [drummers] of all time and that's something that has bothered us since he left."[8]

Dee played drums for Martin "E-Type" Eriksson in the Swedish pre-qualification for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 as well as on E-Type's 2003 EuroMetal Tour.

Dee was a contestant on series 1 of Kändisdjungeln on TV4 in 2009 but was eliminated in the 15th episode. While filming, his place was filled on tour by Matt Sorum, who commented: "I thought either Mikkey would either die in the jungle or I would die on the Motörhead tour."[9]

Following Lemmy's death in December 2015, Dee announced that Motörhead had disbanded.[10][11]

Scorpions (2016–present)[edit]

Dee joined Thin Lizzy to play on their anniversary shows in January 2016. However, on 19 April, it was announced that he would not be participating.[12] Subsequently, it was announced that Dee would be filling in for James Kottak on the Scorpions' twelve North American headlining dates, including a run of shows at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas dubbed "Scorpions blacked out in Las Vegas".[13][14] Dee later joined the band permanently.[15]

Musical style[edit]

Dee is known for lengthy drum solos, often lasting between five and fifteen minutes. Some notable examples include those that appear in Sacrifice, In the Name of Tragedy, and The One to Sing the Blues.

Equipment[edit]

Dee uses Sonor drums, Paiste cymbals, Evans drumheads, and Wincent Drums sticks. He endorsed Vic Firth, but recently[when?] switched to Wincent, with whom he has his own signature model. He also used Remo heads in the past.[16] His main kit is a Sonor SQ2 Vintage Maple Custom Finish set.[17]

Personal life[edit]

Dee is an avid ice hockey fan and a supporter of the Frölunda HC team from Gothenburg. The rumor that he was a member of a Swedish National Youth Hockey team, which began with an interview on Motörhead's Stage Fright DVD, has been rebutted by Dee himself. He stated: "At the end of the 80s and a bit into the 90s I played for a team called Team Sweden in southern California."[18]

Mikkey Dee lives in Gothenburg with his longtime girlfriend Mia. They have two sons together.

In 2019, Dee opened a rock bar in Paris named Alabama.[19]

In 2022 he used his ability to drive articulated trucks to advertise Volvo's Electric Trucks.[20]

Discography[edit]

King Diamond[edit]

Don Dokken[edit]

Motörhead[edit]

Helloween[edit]

Scorpions[edit]

Other[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Biography for Mikkey Dee". IMDb. Retrieved 29 March 2007. Also gives date of birth.
  2. ^ Jump up to:a b "Mikkey Dee (Motörhead) Interview". Metal Rules – Heart of Steel: Interviews. Retrieved 29 March 2007.
  3. ^ "King Diamond: Abigail - European Tour (1987-12-10 / Karlsruhe, Germany / Gartenhalle". 1 April 2016.
  4. ^ Lemmy (2002). White Line Fever Simon & Schuster p. 243. ISBN 0-684-85868-1.
  5. ^ Burridge, Alan (March 2007). "Interview with Mikkey Dee by Artyom Golew – became cover story in Sep 2006 issue of Russian Alive magazine". Motörheadbangers. 27 (78): 6–9.
  6. ^ Burridge, Alan Illustrated Collector's Guide to Motorhead Published: 1995, Collector's Guide Publishing p. 62. ISBN 0-9695736-2-6.
  7. ^ "MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE Jams With KING DIAMOND in Sweden". Blabbermouth.net. 21 April 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2007.
  8. ^ "Diamonds Are Forever: An Exclusive Interview With King Diamond". KNAC. 31 December 2001. Retrieved 13 July 2007.
  9. ^ Kern, Rob: "What's been the highlight of the shows? That I'm still alive!"; Classic Rock #138, November 2009, p19
  10. ^ "MIKKEY DEE: 'MOTÖRHEAD Is Over'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 29 December 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  11. ^ "Motorhead Drummer: 'Motorhead Is Over, Of Course'". Rolling Stone. 29 December 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  12. ^ "Thin Lizzy announce bass player and drummers for upcoming shows". Metal Shock Finland. 19 April 2016.
  13. ^ "Scorpions Recruit Mikkey Dee To Fill In On U.S. Dates". www.the-scorpions.com. 28 April 2016. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  14. ^ "SCORPIONS Recruit MOTÖRHEAD Drummer Mikkey Dee For U.S. Tour". 28 April 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  15. ^ "Former MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Joins SCORPIONS As Permanent Member". Blabbermouth.net. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  16. ^ "Wincent Drumsticks profile". Wincent Drimsticks. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  17. ^ Lentz, Andrew (11 March 2014). "Mikkey Dee: Shock The System". Drum!. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  18. ^ "Interview with Mikkey Dee". Slitz: 60. September 2008.
  19. ^ "Scorpions ex Motöthead Drummer Mikkey Dee to Open Alabama Rock Bar in Paris". 14 March 2019.
  20. ^ Volvo Trucks –Volvo FMX Electric flexibility. Skills at new heights., retrieved 10 September 2022
  21. ^ "Nadir (Swe) • Swedish Hard and Heavy Encyclopedia". Fwoshm.com. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 13 Novemb

Many drummers are over 50

If you’re worried about how your body will handle the physicality of drumming at an older age, just look to these active pro drummers:

  • Todd Sucherman (Styx) – 53 years old
  • Gene Hoglan (Legendary metal drummer) – 54 years old
  • Dave Lombardo (Testament, Slayer) – 57 years old
  • Terri Lyne Carrington (Award-winning jazz prodigy and educator) – 57 years old
  • Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) – 59 years old
  • Larry Mullen Jr. (U2) – 60 years old
  • Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) – 60 years old
  • Danny Carey (Tool) – 61 years old
  • Dennis Chambers (Legendary funk/jazz fusion drummer) – 63 years old
  • Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr) – 63 years old
  • Sheila E (Prince) – 64 years old
  • Steve Jordan (John Mayer, Keith Richards) – 65 years old
  • Simon Phillips (Judas Priest, Toto, The Who) – 65 years old
  • Jonathan Moffett (Michael Jackson, The Jacksons) – 67 years old
  • Steve Smith (Vital Information, Journey) – 68 years old
  • Stewart Copeland (The Police) – 70 years old
  • Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) – 70 years old
  • Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa) – 71 years old
  • Ian Paice (Deep Purple) – 74 years old
  • Jim Keltner (Legendary session drummer) – 80 years old
  • Ringo Starr (The Beatles) – 82 years old
Dennis Chambers older drummers
Dennis Chambers is still drumming in his 60s.

These drummers are going strong at 50+ whether they’re touring, teaching, or enjoying casual playing at home.

“But they’ve been drumming most of their lives!” you might say.

One 2013 study found that there was no difference in timing ability between non-musicians and trained musicians who started after the age of 7. So while there may be benefits later in life for those who started at a very young age, many of the pro drummers listed above took up drums after age 7.

They just have years of experience behind them. You could, too!

Drumming is great for your health

Whether they’re pros or hobbyists, we always hear stories about people playing drums for 30, 40, and even 50+ years. Not only can drumming can keep your mind sharp and improve mental health, but drumming can keep your body in great shape too.

You don’t need to already be in peak physical condition to start playing the drums. We see pros of all shapes and sizes doing incredible things behind the kit. All that matters is that you’re willing to put in the effort.

Kinesiologist Nadia Azar has spent the last few years studying pro drummers and how much energy they expend during live gigs. She found that these drummers consistently had an elevated heartrate and burned anywhere from 500-1200 calories per show. The conclusion? Drummers are athletes.

Do you need to play drums at that level of pro-stage-show-calorie-burning? No. But if you want to, you can.

Is it too late to learn the drums?

Maybe you tried drumming a few times and it felt impossible to get the coordination down. Maybe you told yourself that the reason you weren’t catching on was because of your age.

In reality, drumming can have a bit of a learning curve when you’re starting, whether you’re 10 or 60 years old.

The key is wanting to do it enough to not give up. And when everything locks in for the first time, the feeling of accomplishment is worth it.

In this video, Todd Sucherman (Styx) was asked how to approach learning the drums in your 50s compared to how you might learn the drums in your teens or 20s.

Todd Sucherman talks about how you can learn drums at an older age.

Todd gets asked this question a lot. Think about why you want to learn the drums.

“You do it because you love it and because you get something out of it. It’s good for the soul.”

“There’s nothing you can’t learn as long as you slow it down enough and for a long time. You’re not going to master any concept in a day. As long as you give yourself patience and kindness, you’re going to do great.”

It’s never too late to start playing the drums. Period!

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