Ilkka Alanko

Ilkka Alanko
Ilkka Alanko performing at the 2011 Ilosaarirock Festival in Joensuu, Finland.
Background information
Birth nameIlkka Tapani Alanko
Born (1969-11-21) 21 November 1969 (age 55)
Joensuu, Finland
OriginJoensuu, Finland
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1982–present
LabelsEMI
Websiteilkkaalanko.com (in Finnish)

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

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

Main article: Neljä Ruusua § Discography

Neljä baritonia

Solo career

Albums

Singles

  • "Kesä meidän" (2008)
  • "Sattuu" (2009)
  • "Etsin sua" (2009)
  • "Kullanhuuhtoja" (2009)
  • "Linnunpoika" (2010)

Ilkka Alanko Orchestra

Albums

Singles

  • "Poplaulajan vapaapäivä" (2010)
  • "Uusi aika" (2010, feat. Irina)
  • "Elän vain kerran" (2011)
  • "2011" (2011)

Source: [9]

References

  1. ^ Pälli, Erkki. "Ilkka Alanko". pomus.net (in Finnish). Suomen Kevyen Musiikin Museon kannatusyhdistys ry. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  2. ^ "Suomen virallinen lista - Artistit – Ilkka Alanko: Elektra" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Ilkka Alangon joukkue voitti Kuorosodan". Kaleva.fi (in Finnish). Kaleva Oy. March 21, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  5. ^ "21.11.1969 – Alangon muusikkosisarussarjan nuorimmainen, Ilkka, syntyy Joensuussa". Facebook (in Finnish). Omakirja Oy. November 21, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  6. ^ "Ismo Alangon äiti: "Kehotin kuuntelemaan edes toisella korvalla"". Keskisuomalainen (in Finnish). Keskisuomalainen Oy. October 13, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  7. ^ Jurkka, Johanna (July 28, 2012). "Tähtimuusikko jätti viinan ja lihan". Savon Sanomat (in Finnish). Savon Sanomat Oy. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  8. ^ Mäki-Kala, Linda (January 22, 2011). "Ilkka Alanko: "Olen elänyt ilman tavoitteita"". Me Naiset (in Finnish). Sanoma Magazines. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  9. ^ "Julkaisut". Ilkkaalanko.com (in Finnish). Ratas Music Group Oy. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
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