Michael Algar

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Algar
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Sep 21, 1962(1962-09-21)
Age	62
Birthplace	South Shields
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Michael Algar Biography

Michael Algar is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on September 21, 1962 in South Shields, England, United Kingdom. Michael “Olga”, also known as Olga Algar, is an English singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born 21 September 1962 in Marsden (South Shields), England. Olga is a rhythm guitarist and lead singer, but she can also be a songwriter or record producer. Algar spent most of his adult life in Sunderland before moving to Tokyo in 2000. In 2002, he moved to London’s central area and has been there ever since.

He was a guest at Ginger from the Wildhearts’ birthday show at the Garage in London (17/12/2009).

The latest production from Olga is Episode XIII by The Toy Dolls, released in 2019.

Olga is a guitarist with The Toy Dolls. She has also toured Europe, Japan, and the USA with The Dickies as a bass player. Olga appears on the Live DVD An Evening With the Dickies which was recorded at The Wedgwood Rooms, Portsmouth, UK, July 2002. He was also a bass player on several US shows with The Adicts.

Michael Algar Net Worth

Michael Algar is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Algar 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Michael Algar, also known as ‘Olga,’ began playing music at the age of 11. He saw Mud, Sweet and Slade on Top of the Pops, which is a UK-based pop TV program. He had started songwriting/composing by the age of 17. Before forming The Toy Dolls, he played in several local bands such as Straw Dogs or The Showbiz Kids. Over their 40-year history, The Toy Dolls have released many singles and albums. Olga is the author of all albums, which include titles like Absurd-Ditties and Fat Bob’s Feet as well as Idle Gossip, Anniversary Anthems, and Fat Bob’s Feet. The band’s debut album Dig That Groove Baby was followed by “Nellie the Elephant”, a UK top 10 hit. It reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The album A Far Out Disc reached number 71 on the UK Albums Chart.

Olga was also featured on lead vocals with Brian Johnson (AC/DC), and John Miles on the Geordie Aid single, “Try Giving Everything”, in 1985. This song was for charity related to Ethiopia. Olga also appeared on the 2006 album Guitarists 4 the Kids.

Olga has produced most of The Toy Dolls albums and also recordings for other artists too, including the double A side single “Take A Walk/Round, Round, Round” by Gem Archer of Beady Eye and Oasis and the albums Toy Doll and Tori Ningen by Japanese punk band Lolita No.18. In 2010 he was executive engineer on the album Crash & Burn by North East UK punk band Crashed Out.

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Who is Michael Algar Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Michael Algar celebrates birthday on September 21 of every year.

How old is Michael Algar?

59 years (September 21, 1962)

Who was the singer in the toy dolls?

Michael Algar

Who sang the punk version of Nellie the Elephant?

The punk rock band Toy Dolls did a cover version of this song in 1982, which was later released on the 1983 album Dig That Groove Baby. Issued as a single, it reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984 and No. 97 in Australia.

What happened to the band Toy Dolls?

Due to the pandemic the lads have been outta business for over 2 years! Crazy eh? So, on behalf of Olga, Tommy, Duncan, myself and The Toy Dolls crew, we wanna say a HUGE THANK YOU for hanging around. Your loyalty and support has been unbelievable.

Do the toy dolls still tour?

Toy Dolls is currently touring across 8 countries and has 17 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Lisboa Ao Vivo (LaV) in Lisbon, after that they’ll be at Hard Club in Porto.