Michael Algar

Michael Algar
Michael Algar in 2017
Background information
Also known asOlga
Born (1959-09-21) 21 September 1959
South Shields, England
GenresPunk rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass
Years active1979–present
LabelsSecret Records Limited, Captain Oi!
Member ofThe Toy Dolls, Monkey Mind
Formerly ofThe Dickies

Michael "Olga" Algar (born 21 September 1959 in Marsden, South Shields, England) is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter who fronts the band Toy Dolls and now plays with the Cockney Rejects. Mainly a lead/rhythm guitarist, Olga is also a songwriter and record producer. Algar lived in the City of Sunderland during most of his life before moving to Tokyo, Japan, in 2000. He then moved to central London in 2002 where he has lived since.