Finnish music stars born in 1974
Here are 11 famous musicians from Finland were born in 1974:
Peter Hajba
Peter Hajba (December 15, 1974-) also known as Skaven is a Finnish , .
His albums: Bejeweled 2.
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Alexander Kuoppala
Alexander Kuoppala (April 11, 1974 Espoo-) also known as Kuoppala, Alexander is a Finnish musician and guitarist.
Genres he performed include Power metal and Melodic death metal.
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Mira Kunnasluoto
Mira Kunnasluoto (January 13, 1974-) otherwise known as Kunnasluoto, Mira or Mira kunnasluoto is a Finnish singer.
Her albums include .
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Janne Puurtinen
Janne Puurtinen (October 17, 1974 Vallila-) also known as Janne Johannes Puurtinen or Burton, Emerson is a Finnish pianist and musician.
Genres he performed: Alternative rock, Gothic rock, Heavy metal and Rock music.
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Sami Kukkohovi
Sami Kukkohovi (July 26, 1974 Finland-) also known as Kukkohovi, Sami is a Finnish bassist, musician, singer and guitarist.
Genres he performed: Hard rock, Gothic metal and Heavy metal.
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Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto
Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto (November 15, 1974 Finland-) also known as Juha-Pekka Leppaluoto, JP Leppäluoto, Leppäluoto, Juha-Pekka or JP is a Finnish , .
musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the former lead vocalist of the Finnish symphonic metal band, Charon. Leppäluoto has also been involved in other musical projects including Northern Kings and Harmaja. In addition to his music career, he has also worked as an actor and voice actor. Leppäluoto is known for his powerful and dynamic vocals, often incorporating both clean singing and harsher screams in his performances. He has been praised for his ability to convey emotion and create a strong connection with his audience.
Leppäluoto was born in the town of Kristiinankaupunki in western Finland. His interest in music began at a young age, and he became a self-taught musician, playing guitar and piano. In 1992, he co-founded the band Charon, and the group quickly gained popularity in Finland and developed a devoted following of fans known as the Charon Legion. Leppäluoto remained with the band for over a decade, recording seven studio albums and touring extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
After leaving Charon in 2011, Leppäluoto became a member of the supergroup Northern Kings, which featured Finnish musicians performing covers of popular songs. The group released two albums before disbanding in 2013. In 2013, Leppäluoto also formed the band Harmaja, which has released four albums to date.
In addition to his musical work, Leppäluoto has acted in several Finnish television series and films. He has also worked as a voice actor, lending his talents to Finnish dubs of popular films such as The Lion King and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Despite his success and recognition, Leppäluoto remains grounded and connected to his fans. He is known for his friendly and approachable demeanor, often taking time to chat with fans and sign autographs after shows.
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Sampsa Astala
Sampsa Astala (January 23, 1974 Vantaa-) a.k.a. Kita is a Finnish drummer.
Genres: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Power metal and Glam rock.
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Mige Amour
Mige Amour (December 19, 1974 Helsinki-) a.k.a. Migé Amour, Amour, Migé or Mikko "Migé" Paananen is a Finnish musician and bassist.
Genres he performed include Alternative rock and Rock music.
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Laura Mikkola
Laura Mikkola (February 3, 1974-) a.k.a. Mikkola, Laura is a Finnish , .
Her most well known albums: Piano Concertos nos. 2 and 3, Works for Piano: Piano Sonatas nos. 1 & 2 / Icons / Études and Seventh Symphony / Piano Concerto.
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Tomi Putaansuu
Tomi Putaansuu (February 15, 1974 Rovaniemi-) also known as Lordi, Mr., Tomi Petteri Putaansuu, Lordi or Mr. Lordi is a Finnish singer, musician, songwriter, actor, screenwriter and painter.
Genres he performed: Hard rock, Heavy metal and Power metal.
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Niko Hurme
Niko Hurme (November 10, 1974 Karkkila-) also known as Kalma is a Finnish musician and songwriter.
Genres: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Progressive metal and Glam metal.
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