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Finnish music stars born in 1957

Here are 6 famous musicians from Finland were born in 1957:

Gösta Sundqvist

Gösta Sundqvist (May 17, 1957 Espoo-August 15, 2003 Helsinki) also known as Gosta Sundqvist or Sundqvist, Gösta was a Finnish singer.

He was the co-founder and lead vocalist of the popular Finnish rock band Leevi and the Leavings, which was active from the late 1970s until Sundqvist's death in 2003. The band's music was known for its catchy melodies, humorous lyrics, and satirical commentary on Finnish society. Sundqvist was widely regarded as one of Finland's greatest lyricists and songwriters, and his music has remained popular in Finland long after his death. In addition to his work with Leevi and the Leavings, Sundqvist also released several solo albums and collaborated with other Finnish musicians. He was known for his quirky sense of humor and his willingness to tackle difficult subjects in his music, including mental illness and suicide. Sundqvist passed away from complications related to heart surgery in 2003, at the age of 46.

Born in Espoo, Finland, Sundqvist grew up in a musical family and developed an early interest in music. He played in several bands during his teenage years before forming Leevi and the Leavings in 1978 with guitarist Juha Karastie. The band went through several lineup changes over the years, but Sundqvist remained as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter.

In addition to his music career, Sundqvist also worked as a journalist, writing for several Finnish newspapers and magazines. He was known for his sharp wit and his ability to bring humor to even the most serious of topics.

Sundqvist's legacy in Finnish music has been celebrated in the years since his death. In 2004, a tribute album titled "Tribuutti G. Sundqvistille" was released, featuring covers of Leevi and the Leavings songs by other Finnish artists. In 2018, a documentary film about Sundqvist and his music, titled "Gösta Sundqvist - En Riktig Människa" ("Gösta Sundqvist - A Real Human Being"), was released in theaters in Finland.

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Kari Peitsamo

Kari Peitsamo (August 26, 1957 Finland-) also known as Kari Peitsamo & Ankkuli, Peitsamo, Kari ja Ankkuli or Peitsamo, Kari is a Finnish singer, musician and songwriter.

His most recognized albums: Pölypilleri, Levylaulaja, Gulliverin retket, Huomenta rock'n'roll, Älä koskaan laula kantria, Kadonnutta aikaa etsimässä, The Fool, Ai niin!, How I Won the War and I'm Down. Genres he performed include Rock music.

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Susanna Haavisto

Susanna Haavisto (October 20, 1957 Helsinki-) also known as Haavisto, Susanna or Leena Susanna Haavisto is a Finnish singer and actor.

Her discography includes: Peili, , Silta, and .

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Eija Vilpas

Eija Vilpas (July 17, 1957 Tuusula-) also known as Vilpas, Eija is a Finnish actor and screenwriter. Her children are called Valdemar Virtanen, Sinna Virtanen and Daniel Virtanen.

Her albums: Karaoke, daisarit ja koppa keppanaa and .

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J. Karjalainen

J. Karjalainen (April 1, 1957 Helsinki-) also known as Jukka Karjalainen is a Finnish songwriter and singer. He has one child, Väinö Karjalainen.

His albums: Lännen-Jukka, Vanhaa rautaa: Keihäänkärkiä 1992-2004, Kehrääjä, Suurimmat hitit, Keltaisessa talossa, Paratiisin pojat, Polkabilly Rebels: Amerikansuomalaisia lauluja, Et ole yksin, Mennyt Mies and .