Some people are simply born for Rock and Roll — and for Mikkey Dee, it feels like destiny was written from the very beginning. Coming from what he calls a real “drumming family,” the path seemed almost inevitable: sticks in hand, volume up, and a lifetime spent powering some of the loudest, heaviest, and most iconic bands in rock history.
In this conversation, Mark takes a deep dive into A Rock and Roll Life with Mikkey — from the early fire of Mercyful Fate to reconnecting with old bandmates in the exciting new project Lex Legion, a release fans should absolutely check out (there are two singles so far and teh album drops on MNRK on June 12th.)
We also talk about the legacy of Motörhead, the enduring spirit of Lemmy and Phil Campbell, and what it means for Mikkey to be the last main man standing from one of rock’s most legendary bands. And why he initially turned Lemmy down before finally jumping aboard. We also talk about some pivotal decisions for the band concerning playing live and recording new songs.
Of course, life doesn’t slow down for Mikkey. Between all of that, he’s still out there bringing thunder to stages around the world with Scorpions, proving once again that true rock and roll never retires, or even slows down. Mikkey you feel will never stop moving…
And because no great conversation should end without going a little deeper, we finish where all the best interviews should — with the meaning of life itself.
This is Mikkey Dee — a life lived loud.
