Ilkka Alanko
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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 |
| Member of | Neljä Ruusua, Ilkka Alanko Orchestra |
| Formerly of | Neljä Baritonia |
| 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]
