Finnish music stars died at age 60
Here are 7 famous musicians from Finland died at 60:
Leevi Madetoja
Leevi Madetoja (February 17, 1887 Oulu-October 6, 1947 Helsinki) was a Finnish personality.
His albums include Leevi Madetoja, Kullervo / Symphony No. 2 / Comedy Overture, Orchestral Works 1: I Have Fought My Battle, Juha (Radion sinfoniaorkesteri), Intimate Garden: Complete Piano Works, Pohjalaisia, Kuorolauluja, Symphony No. 2 / Symphony No. 3, Elegia and The Complete Songs for Male Voice Choir, Volume II (Ylioppilaskunnan laulajat feat. conductor: Matti Hyökki).
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Uuno Klami
Uuno Klami (September 20, 1900 Virolahti-May 29, 1961 Virolahti) was a Finnish personality.
His albums: , Finnish Orchestral Classics, Works for Piano and String Orchestra, , and .
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Hannu Haapalainen
Hannu Haapalainen (February 28, 1951-November 5, 2011) was a Finnish personality.
He was best known for his career as a radio and television host, as well as a writer and journalist. Throughout his career, Haapalainen became known for his charming personality and unique style of storytelling. He had a strong passion for music and was responsible for introducing many new artists to Finnish audiences. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Haapalainen also wrote several books and was a frequent contributor to various newspapers and magazines. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 60.
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Yrjö Sirola
Yrjö Sirola (November 8, 1876 Finland-November 18, 1936) a.k.a. Yrjo Sirola was a Finnish politician and writer.
He was a member of the Social Democratic Party and served as Finland's Minister of Education from 1916 to 1917. During his time in office, he introduced many progressive policies, including the establishment of a national education system, which made education more accessible to all. Sirola was also an advocate for workers' rights and played a key role in the establishment of the Finnish General Strike of 1905. Alongside his political career, he was an accomplished writer and published several books, including a memoir about his experiences in prison following his involvement in the 1905 strike. Sirola's legacy as a progressive politician and advocate for workers' rights continues to inspire activists in Finland and around the world.
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Jouko Törmänen
Jouko Törmänen (April 10, 1954 Rovaniemi-January 3, 2015) also known as Jouko Tormanen was a Finnish personality.
He was a renowned musician, composer and producer best known for his work in the Finnish rock band Popeda. Törmänen joined Popeda in 1977 and played with the band until 1983. During his time with Popeda, he contributed to some of their most iconic songs such as "Punainen planeetta", "Jääkone", "Kaasua" and "Kersantti Karoliina".
Apart from his work with Popeda, Törmänen also composed music for several Finnish movies and TV shows. He was also a successful producer, having worked with many popular Finnish artists such as Dingo, Kirka and Mikko Alatalo.
In addition to his musical career, Törmänen was also a keen diver and had explored shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea. He passed away in 2015 at the age of 60 due to complications from cancer. His contributions to Finnish music continue to be celebrated to this day.
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Erkki Räikkönen
Erkki Räikkönen (August 13, 1900 Saint Petersburg-March 30, 1961 Sweden) was a Finnish politician.
Erkki Räikkönen was a member of the Finnish parliament for the Social Democratic Party during the 1940s and 1950s. He also served as the Minister of Social Affairs and Health from 1948 to 1950. Prior to his political career, Räikkönen worked as a journalist and was known for his activism in labor unions. He advocated for workers' rights and was involved in strikes and demonstrations throughout his life. Räikkönen was forced to flee to Sweden in 1944 during the Continuation War, and he remained in exile until his death in 1961. Despite his exile, he continued to work towards improving conditions for workers in Finland and remained an influential figure within the Social Democratic Party.
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Laila Kinnunen
Laila Kinnunen (November 8, 1939 Vantaa-October 26, 2000) a.k.a. Kinnunen, Laila or Laura Annikki Kinnunen was a Finnish singer.
Her albums: Muistojen Laila: Laila Kinnusen levytyksiä 1957-1968, Kaikki kauneimmat, 24 Ikivihreää, Unohtumattomat, Muistojen kyyneleet: 20 ennenjulkaisematonta laulua, , , , Kadonneet helmet 2: 20 ennenjulkaisematonta laulua and Kadonneet helmet: 20 ennenjulkaisematonta laulua.
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