Mike Elgar

Mike Elgar
Elgar in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Michael Maximino C. Elgar
Born	(1976-05-08) May 8, 1976 Manila, Philippines
Genres	Rock, pop rock, alternative rock, Pinoy rock
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Viva Records, Universal Records, Star Music

Michael Maximino C. 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.

Music career

At the age of 10, he learned to play guitar. 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.

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 Summer of 2001).

He has since then played with the band as lead guitarist and eventually became one of the lead vocalists of the band. He is also one of the songwriters in the band.

Personal life

Elgar is a communications graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University.

Discography

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)