Oliver Michael Drake (born 28 March 1984), known as Ol Drake or OL Drake, is an English guitarist and singer, most notably the vocalist and lead guitarist of English thrash metal band Evile.
Drake and his brother, Matt, were brought up in a musical environment, with the sound of Camel, Guns N' Roses and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Drake's father, Tony, played guitar from a young age and played in many local bands. Matt, having received classical guitar lessons when young, obtained a Fender copy electric guitar for a birthday, and also being a fan of Metallica and the guitar, OL was intrigued by the songs and the guitar. Matt started OL on the path of heavy metal by introducing him to the music of Metallica. Drake, then aged 16, picked up Matt's guitar when possible and taught himself from then on.
When Drake reached music college, he developed an interest in music theory, jazz and classical music, which opened up his playing and progress on the guitar. He also developed an interest and skill in playing drums.

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