Ismo Alanko is known as the frontman of several bands, most famously Hassisen Kone, Sielun Veljet and Ismo Alanko Saatio, as well as a successful solo artist.
12 Facts About Ismo Alanko
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Ismo Alanko has achieved eight platinum records, 16 gold records and four Emma awards.
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Also a recognized lyricist, Ismo Alanko won the Juha Vainio Writer's Award in 2003 for his song texts.
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Ismo Alanko placed 20th, with his former bands Hassisen Kone and Sielun Veljet placing 12th and 4th, respectively.
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Ismo Alanko was born on November 12,1960, in Kerava, but grew up in Joensuu, North Karelia.
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Ismo Alanko went on to release two more solo albums, Taiteilijaelamaa and Irti.
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In 2002, Ismo Alanko appeared on Timo Rautiainen's platinum-selling Tiernapojat play with Jarkko Martikainen, Toni Wirtanen and Rautiainen himself, playing King Herod.
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In 2009, Ismo Alanko continues his varied projects playing with contemporary Finnish artists.
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Ismo Alanko studied classical cello in his youth, but didn't pursue a classical career because he felt it would require too much practice.
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Ismo Alanko composed the music for the 2007 TV series Taivaan tulet by Kari Vaananen.
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Ismo Alanko played all instruments for the score, except for flute parts that were played by his brother Petri.
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Ismo Alanko has said that the decision to play all the instruments himself came "out of curiosity".