Michael Monroe

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Monroe
Occupation	Punk Singer
Date Of Birth	Jun 17, 1962(1962-06-17)
Age	62
Birthplace	Helsinki
Country	Finland
Horoscope	Gemini

Michael Monroe Biography

Michael Monroe is one of the most popular and richest Punk Singer who was born on June 17, 1962 in Helsinki, Finland. Hanoi Rocks is the lead singer of the glam punk group Hanoi Rocks. He was part of the original 1980s band as well as the reformed band in 2002. Side projects include Demolition 23 and Hanoi Rocks.

He recorded many duets with Axlrose, the Guns N’ roses singer, and also played saxophone for a few tracks.

Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm (born 17 June 1962), better known by his stage name, Michael Monroe, is a Finnish rock musician and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame as the vocalist for the glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, and has served as the frontman for all-star side projects, such as Demolition 23 and Jerusalem Slim (with Steve Stevens).

Michael Monroe and Hanoi Rocks have influenced many rock’n’roll artists and bands: Slash had bought tickets to the sold-out gigs in Los Angeles which were cancelled because of the death of Razzle. Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and bands like Guns N’ Roses have said in public that they were all inspired by Hanoi Rocks. In the Hanoi Rocks autobiography All Those Wasted Years, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett says “The Hollywood scene changed in just one night after people saw the pictures of Hanoi Rocks. After that everyone was wearing the same kind of hair, clothes and make up as Monroe.” Michael Monroe and Hanoi Rocks have often been mentioned as the founding fathers of the Hollywood’s glam-rock scene, which was then adopted and developed by many 1980s glam-, punk-, and hard rock bands like Mötley Crüe, Jetboy, LA Guns and Poison.

Pentti Fagerholm, his father, was a well-known Finnish radio reporter. He was married twice. His first wife, Jude, died from an intracranial hemorhage. In 2003, he remarried to Johanna.

Michael Monroe Net Worth

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

He was a huge fan of artists such as Led Zeppelin and The New York Dolls.

He is well-known for his blonde hair and makeup with Hanoi Rocks. This look he maintained throughout his solo career of two decades.

Michael Monroe was born Matti “Makke” Fagerholm on 17 June 1962. His father, Pentti Fagerholm (1935–2015), was a very well known Finnish radio personality and reporter. Monroe states in the Hanoi Rocks autobiography All Those Wasted Years that one of the first times he was exposed to rock n’ roll was when he saw Black Sabbath’s 1970 Paris performance on television. Some other favourite bands of Monroe’s at the time included: Alice Cooper, The New York Dolls, Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Little Richard. From 1976 to 1979, Monroe played in a band called Madness. During this time, while rehearsing in a basement of a church in Töölö, Monroe met guitarist Andy McCoy (then known as Antti Hulkko); McCoy’s band, Briard, was also rehearsing there at the time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Monroe height 6 ft 0 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Monroe Dating?

According to our records, Michael Monroe married to Johanna Fagerholm , Jude Wilder. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Monroe’s is not dating anyone.

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In December 1985, Monroe announced that he would move to New York, and in 1986, Monroe founded his first solo band. In 1987, he released his first solo album, Nights Are So Long. The album was a moderate hit, but it attracted big record labels: In 1988, Monroe signed to Mercury Records. In 1989, Monroe’s second solo album was released, titled Not Fakin’ It. The album featured guest appearances by Monroe’s friends and fellow musicians, including Steven Van Zandt, Ian Hunter and Nasty Suicide. The album reached number 161 on the US Billboard Charts, and was Monroe’s first album to be distributed internationally. The album also got good reviews from critics, fans and fellow musicians alike. Music videos were shot for the singles “Dead, Jail or Rock ‘N’ Roll” and “Man With No Eyes”. Axl Rose appeared in the music video for “Dead, Jail or Rock ‘N’ Roll”. At that time, Michael Monroe hosted MTV’s Headbangers Ball where he introduced the new music video to the world.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Punk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Michael Monroe celebrates birthday on June 17 of every year.

Hanoi Rocks was a band that Monroe and his friend, guitarist Andy McCoy had thought of, but because McCoy was in the Finnish punk band Pelle Miljoona Oy, he told Monroe to start the band without him. From the very first Hanoi line- up only one member (besides Monroe) remained, rhythm guitarist Nasty Suicide, who would stay in the band until 1985. Andy McCoy left Pelle Miljoona Oy and joined Hanoi Rocks in 1980. McCoy also brought bassist Sam Yaffa with him. The band later recruited drummer Gyp Casino.

Is Michael Monroe single?

Wilder died of intracranial hemorrhage on 19 June 2001. Michael Monroe married his current wife, Johanna, on 3 July 2003.

How did Hanoi Rocks get their name?

The band’s name was inspired by the heroin song Chinese Rocks , recorded by Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers, and in Hanoi’s decadent sound and image were echoes of Thunders’ other legendary group, the New York Dolls.

How old is Michael Monroe?

59 years (June 17, 1962)

How tall is Michael Monroe?

6′ 0″

Is Michael Monroe married?

Spouse