Michael Maximino C. Elgar, more commonly known as Mike Elgar, (born May 8, 1976) is a Filipino musician currently performing as a guitarist and one of the lead vocalists for the band Rivermaya. He has been the band's longest serving guitarist ever since he joined in May 2001, and the second overall longest serving member next to Mark Escueta.[1] As of 2024, he is currently performing under the moniker Greenman Six, his side solo project.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Maximino C. Elgar |
| Also known as | Greenman Six |
| Born | May 8, 1976 Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, alternative rock, Pinoy rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Viva Records, Universal Records, Star Music |
Music career
editAt the age of 10, he learned to play guitar.[2] When he was 13 years old, he already formed a band and played his first gig and in 1992 (15 years old), he is already a national guitar champion.[3]
In 1999, he signed as a recording artist in the Jett Pangan Group and produce 1 Extended Play and 1 album before it was dissolved in 2001.
In 2000, he formed the band 7 Foot Junior as its frontman and guitarist.
He was later recruited by Rivermaya in May 2001 with Japs Sergio (from Daydream Cycle) and Kakoy Legaspi (from Mr. Crayon) after the departure of the original bassist Nathan Azarcon and session/touring guitarist J-John Valencia (who left by the summer of 2001).
He has since played with the band as the lead guitarist and eventually became one of the lead vocalists. Additionally, he contributes to the band as a songwriter.[4]
On May 29, 2024, Elgar released a music video for the song "We Are Not Heroes" under a new moniker Greenman Six on his official Facebook account and newly-formed YouTube channel. This marks Elgar's first publicly known musical venture since the reunion of Rivermaya's "classic lineup". There has been no official announcement from Elgar nor the band whether he left Rivermaya as of the song's release.[5]
Personal life
editElgar is a communications graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University. Elgar previously worked as a writer for ASAP, a Philippine television musical variety show produced by ABS-CBN.
Discography
edit- Rivermaya
- Tuloy ang Ligaya (2001)
- Between the Stars and Waves (2003)
- You'll Be Safe Here (EP) (2005)
- Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo (2006)
- Bagong Liwanag (EP) (2007)
- Buhay (2008)
- Closest Thing to Heaven (2009)
- Panatang Makabanda (2013)
- Sa Kabila ng Lahat (2017)
References
edit- ^ "Mike Elgar".
- ^ "Artist: Mike Elgar". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Mike Elgar".
- ^ "Artist: Mike Elgar". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.
- ^ Saulog, Gabriel (May 30, 2024). "Mike Elgar Drops New Song "We Are Not Heroes" Under New Moniker". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2024.