Mike Moon is the
stage name of Mikael Myllynen, born 1968, a guitar player from
Sweden.
Gala Entertainment: Artister
, accessed 2010-07-11 He is most well known for his guitar work while in the King Diamond
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band.
Before joining King Diamond in 1987 at age 19, Mike was in the Swedish band Madison from 1984–1986, which also featured Göran Edman
Göran Edman (born 28 April 1956) is a Swedish vocalist.
Biography
Edman is notable for his session work with many artists through the years but mainly for his early work with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. He has also recorded with bands and arti ...
(of Yngwie Malmsteen
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen ( ; born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, 30 June 1963) is a Swedish guitarist. He first became known in the 1980s for his neoclassical playing style in heavy metal, and has released 22 studio albums in a career spanning ov ...
and John Norum
John Norum (born 23 February 1964) is a Norwegian-Swedish guitarist and one of the founders of the rock band Europe. Concurrent to his role with Europe, he also maintains a career as a solo artist.
Biography
As an infant, Norum moved with his p ...
fame). Moon was part of King Diamond during the Abigail Tour through the USA and Europe, but he was replaced by Pete Blakk after the tour ended.
He owns an entertainment company in Frölunda, Sweden called MoonVision.
References
Swedish male musicians
1968 births
Living people
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