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4.11.1970

Orimattila, Finland

I tried the piano once, but got kicked out of the music school cause I was so bad. Since then, I've concentrated on buying all kinds of cheap-ass little instruments when visiting music stores with musicians. And singing in the shower, of course. I am, however, a recording artist: I played the toy piano in one song on an album for The Krispies, and performed a Yogi bear type of singing part on another track.

That's a really tough one, cause after having toured together for such a short time, there's always some great new element to every show. Such as Tommy singing to a couple of newlyweds on the phone in Kemi, or the first time experiencing "Düsseldorf" at the end of "Nutwood Cut", etc. etc.

Argh!!! As someone who does lights, I just have to go with Pink Floyd in Lahti (1989?). I get sparks in my nuts just thinking about that show.

Same problem as with the question about the best gig. But for a selfish little pygmy like me, it really feels good to see a band have so much respect for their tech crew as these guys do. Ever since the first gig, I've felt like a member of the group, not someone who people still call "driver" after thousands of miles on the road together.

Oooh! You WOULD like to know...

Well, there are plenty of options, of course! Wait... Driving.

The only thing you must never forget (lest you pay for it) is going for a pee before the show.

Yeah, there are plenty, but I'm still more inclined to just think: "A good song is a good song."

Maybe something by Elvis, or the Village People, or ABBA. Can't remember, but most likely one of those three. How scary is that!!?!

In my dad's car, we used to listen to Fredi [Finnish pop icon from the 60's and 70's -translator's note] so much that I probably know every song he ever made by heart. Another group, Kivikasvot [The Stone Faces -transl.], also helped me try and get a sense of the English language with a song called "Tankero's Love".

Yeah, right. Like I could even attempt answering this with my ADHD.

Three top-of-the-line Finnish artists called Raptori, Allekirjoittanut, and Aki&Turo.

See best albums.

I'd say "Brothers in Arms" has touched me the most. Some additional studies would come in handy...

"Private Intentions" or "Road".

The above mentioned two tracks are also the most visual ones for me. Of course Hansastadt Düsseldorf is also the bomb.

Don't use 'em.

Two words: ZAZ!

Right now: Prison Break and Lost.

Is delicious.

Mostly liquid.

The bed bug? Nah, I have to go with either the sloth or the koala bear. Out of your more average pets, the Labrador.

Asia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, or thereabouts. Japan would be cool, too.

Mega Summer! 30 to 40 degrees centigrade with humidity over 90 percent. Works for my body.

Sunset, as I rarely get to see the other. Albeit one particular sunrise in Imatra was quite magnificent.

Spending some time alone with my beloved wife would be a real treat.

I try to avoid coming up with this kind of stuff, but I guess a child's death or something of that sort.

What the fuck is freetime? Taking kids to play soccer, taking kids to play hockey, changing diapers... As things stand, there isn't much time left over after work and family business are both taken care of. I am serious about taking the boat out for a spin, though, as soon as that's a possibility again.

Yes, please.

Tatu is Tatu.

Well, I got plenty of mottos, but the first one to pop into my head was: "Religions are for people who don't have faith in themselves."

Elämä itse. Ja sen eläminen niin hyvin, että on siihen tyytyväinen sitten kun se loppuu.

Blue L&M cigarettes are pretty much a constant must. With some good coffee, if possible. As for real equipment, I prefer the Hog light desk (cause I don't know how to play with any others). Doesn't really matter much, as long as it's good shit.

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