Mikkey Dee

October 31, 1963 — Gothenburg, Sweden

Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou (born 31 October, 1963), known professionally as Mikkey Dee, is a Swedish rock musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the drummer for British rock band Motörhead from 1991 until December 2015. Dee also played temporarily in the German metal band Helloween in 2003 and is currently the drummer for the German rock band Scorpions, becoming a permanent member in September 2016. Dee is famous for lengthy drum solos, often lasting between five and fifteen minutes. Some notable examples include those that appear in Sacrifice, In the Name of Tragedy, and The One to Sing the Blues.