Ilkka Alanko
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Ilkka Tapani Alanko (born 21 November 1969)[1] is a Finnish musician. He is a lead vocalist, co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist for the Finnish rock band Neljä Ruusua. Alanko's debut solo album Elektra was released in 2009, and it peaked at number seven on the Finnish Albums Chart.[2]
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Ilkka Alanko performing at the 2011 Ilosaarirock Festival in Joensuu, Finland. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ilkka Tapani Alanko |
| Born | 21 November 1969 Joensuu, Finland |
| Origin | Joensuu, Finland |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | EMI |
| Member of | Neljä Ruusua, Ilkka Alanko Orchestra |
| Formerly of | Neljä Baritonia |
| Website | ilkkaalanko |
Alanko is also a founder of the eponymous ensemble Ilkka Alanko Orchestra. In 2010, the orchestra released its debut album Ruusuja, which also spawned a television documentary Ilkka Alanko Orchestra – Poplaulajan työpäivä.[3]
In 2010, Alanko won the talent show Kuorosota, the Finnish version of Clash of the Choirs, with his choir.[4]
Personal life
Alanko's older[5] siblings Ismo, Petri, and Satu are also musicians.[6]
Alanko is married to his long-time partner Tessa.[7] They have two children, born in 2005 and 2008.[8]
Discography
Neljä Ruusua
Neljä baritonia
- "Pop-musiikkia" (1997)
Solo career
Albums
- Elektra (2009)
Singles
- "Kesä meidän" (2008)
- "Sattuu" (2009)
- "Etsin sua" (2009)
- "Kullanhuuhtoja" (2009)
- "Linnunpoika" (2010)
Ilkka Alanko Orchestra
Albums
- Ruusuja (2010)
Singles
- "Poplaulajan vapaapäivä" (2010)
- "Uusi aika" (2010, feat. Irina)
- "Elän vain kerran" (2011)
- "2011" (2011)
Source: [9]
References
External links
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