Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou (Greek: Μιχαήλ Κυριάκος Δελάογλου), better known as Mikkey Dee (born 31 October 1963 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is a drummer/songwriter in the Heavy metal band Motörhead. A Swede of Greek descent, he has been known for his speed and precision since his mid-80s stint with King Diamond.
Delaoglou began his musical career with local bands Nadir and Geisha. His favorite drummer is Ian Paice. Other influences include Brian Downey...
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Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou (Greek: Μιχαήλ Κυριάκος Δελάογλου), better known as Mikkey Dee (born 31 October 1963 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is a drummer/songwriter in the Heavy metal band Motörhead. A Swede of Greek descent, he has been known for his speed and precision since his mid-80s stint with King Diamond.
Delaoglou began his musical career with local bands Nadir and Geisha. His favorite drummer is Ian Paice. Other influences include Brian Downey, Neil Peart and Steve Smith. Dee also gives credit to Buddy Rich.
Having moved to Copenhagen to play with Geisha, in 1985, Dee joined King Diamond, who were looking for additional members to complete their line-up. After their release of the "Conspiracy" album (1989), Dee decided to leave the band, as he felt he was becoming more of a back-up musician, rather than an equal contributing songwriter. King Diamond himself was becoming quite popular and the musicians backing him were taking a secondary role in the writing and decision making,...
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