Ilkka Alanko
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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 |
| Website | ilkkaalanko |
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]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Neljä Ruusua[edit]
Neljä baritonia[edit]
- "Pop-musiikkia" (1997)
Solo career[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Elektra (2009)
Singles[edit]
- "Kesä meidän" (2008)
- "Sattuu" (2009)
- "Etsin sua" (2009)
- "Kullanhuuhtoja" (2009)
- "Linnunpoika" (2010)
Ilkka Alanko Orchestra[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Ruusuja (2010)
Singles[edit]
- "Poplaulajan vapaapäivä" (2010)
- "Uusi aika" (2010, feat. Irina)
- "Elän vain kerran" (2011)
- "2011" (2011)
Source: [9]
References[edit]
- ^ Pälli, Erkki. "Ilkka Alanko". pomus.net (in Finnish). Suomen Kevyen Musiikin Museon kannatusyhdistys ry. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ "Suomen virallinen lista - Artistit – Ilkka Alanko: Elektra" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "ILKKA ALANKO ORCHESTRA - Uusi Albumi ja Single" (in Finnish). Ratas Music Group Oy. Archived from the original on February 21, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "Ilkka Alangon joukkue voitti Kuorosodan". Kaleva.fi (in Finnish). Kaleva Oy. March 21, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "21.11.1969 – Alangon muusikkosisarussarjan nuorimmainen, Ilkka, syntyy Joensuussa". Facebook (in Finnish). Omakirja Oy. November 21, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ "Ismo Alangon äiti: "Kehotin kuuntelemaan edes toisella korvalla"". Keskisuomalainen (in Finnish). Keskisuomalainen Oy. October 13, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ Jurkka, Johanna (July 28, 2012). "Tähtimuusikko jätti viinan ja lihan". Savon Sanomat (in Finnish). Savon Sanomat Oy. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ Mäki-Kala, Linda (January 22, 2011). "Ilkka Alanko: "Olen elänyt ilman tavoitteita"". Me Naiset (in Finnish). Sanoma Magazines. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "Julkaisut". Ilkkaalanko.com (in Finnish). Ratas Music Group Oy. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
External links[edit]
- Official website (in Finnish)
- Ilkka Alanko discography at Discogs
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