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Tasavallan Presidentti
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Founded 1969 Tasavallan Presidentti is one of the first and most influential progressive rock groups in Finland. Former members of Blues Section, Jukka Tolonen (guitar, piano) and Vesa Aaltonen (drums) started Tasavallan Presidentti with… read moreFounded 1969 Tasavallan Presidentti is one of the first and most influential progressive rock groups in Finland. Former members of Blues Section, Jukka Tolonen (guitar, piano) and Vesa Aaltonen (drums) started Tasavallan Presidentti with vocalist Frank Robson, bassist Måns Groundstroem and saxoph… read more
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Haikara
6,849 listeners
Haikara was a Finnish progressive rock band, formed in 1971. The band's original sound has been compared to bands such as King Crimson… read moreHaikara was a Finnish progressive rock band, formed in 1971. The band's original sound has been compared to bands such as King Crimson and Van der Graaf Generator and to some extent Tasavallan Presidentti. Haikara's first album… read moreHaikara was a Finnish progressive rock band, formed in 1971. The band's original sound has been compared to bands such as King Crimson and Van der Graaf Generator and to some extent Tasavallan Presidentti. Haikara's first album, Haikara, came out in 1972, and it has since became a class… read more
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Pekka Streng & Tasavallan Presidentti
4,716 listeners
"Magneettimiehen kuolema" was the first album of the Finnish songwriter Pekka Streng (born in 1948). The album was released in 19… read more"Magneettimiehen kuolema" was the first album of the Finnish songwriter Pekka Streng (born in 1948). The album was released in 1970 and it gained good success even though Streng gave no public interviews. He died in 1975 to ca… read more"Magneettimiehen kuolema" was the first album of the Finnish songwriter Pekka Streng (born in 1948). The album was released in 1970 and it gained good success even though Streng gave no public interviews. He died in 1975 to cancer. The album itself is considered a masterpiece of Finn… read more
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Blues Section
4,944 listeners
Blues Section (1967-8) is considered to be the first Finnish band that could have hit it internationally. The band was formed by an English… read moreBlues Section (1967-8) is considered to be the first Finnish band that could have hit it internationally. The band was formed by an English-born singer Jim Pembroke, guitarist Hasse Walli, bass player Måns Groundstroem, saxophonist Eero … read moreBlues Section (1967-8) is considered to be the first Finnish band that could have hit it internationally. The band was formed by an English-born singer Jim Pembroke, guitarist Hasse Walli, bass player Måns Groundstroem, saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen and drummer Ronnie Österberg. Blues Section… read more
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Finnforest
1,551 listeners
FINNFOREST were formed in the mid-70's by Finnish brothers Pekka (guitar, bass) and Jussi Tegelman (drums) with synthesizer and keyboa… read moreFINNFOREST were formed in the mid-70's by Finnish brothers Pekka (guitar, bass) and Jussi Tegelman (drums) with synthesizer and keyboard player Jukka Rissanen. Mostly influenced by the MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA, their style also evokes e… read moreFINNFOREST were formed in the mid-70's by Finnish brothers Pekka (guitar, bass) and Jussi Tegelman (drums) with synthesizer and keyboard player Jukka Rissanen. Mostly influenced by the MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA, their style also evokes early CAMEL, FINCH and CARAVAN. Their music is characterized … read more
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Suomen Talvisota 1939-1940
7,178 listeners
Suomen Talvisota 1939-1940 was a provocative Finnish rock band in the years 1969 and 1970. Their only album is called Underground-Rock. Lyr… read moreSuomen Talvisota 1939-1940 was a provocative Finnish rock band in the years 1969 and 1970. Their only album is called Underground-Rock. Lyrics for the band were provided under pseudonyms by M.A. Numminen and the Turku poets Markku Into (… read moreSuomen Talvisota 1939-1940 was a provocative Finnish rock band in the years 1969 and 1970. Their only album is called Underground-Rock. Lyrics for the band were provided under pseudonyms by M.A. Numminen and the Turku poets Markku Into (under the pseudonym Taannehtiva Seuralainen) and Jarkko Lain… read more
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Sammal
9,981 listeners
Founded in Turku, Finland in 2007 SAMMAL is a five piece band playing retro oriented prog music with psychedelic, jazz and heavy ingredient… read moreFounded in Turku, Finland in 2007 SAMMAL is a five piece band playing retro oriented prog music with psychedelic, jazz and heavy ingredients. Up to 2018 they could record three albums, where the latest 'Suuliekki' turns out to … read moreFounded in Turku, Finland in 2007 SAMMAL is a five piece band playing retro oriented prog music with psychedelic, jazz and heavy ingredients. Up to 2018 they could record three albums, where the latest 'Suuliekki' turns out to be their most prolific. View wiki
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Virtanen
2,080 listeners
When looked from afar, it may seem that punk rock emerged practically out of nothing in 1976/77, but that is not the case. There had been m… read moreWhen looked from afar, it may seem that punk rock emerged practically out of nothing in 1976/77, but that is not the case. There had been many names that had greatly influenced the first punk rock bands: New York Dolls in The US (and The… read moreWhen looked from afar, it may seem that punk rock emerged practically out of nothing in 1976/77, but that is not the case. There had been many names that had greatly influenced the first punk rock bands: New York Dolls in The US (and The Stooges and MC5 before that), Dr. Feelgood and other pub ro… read more
