Pelle Miljoona

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Pelle Miljoona (English:“Clown Million”), real name Petri Samuli Tiili (born 10 February 1955 in Hamina, Finland) is a Finnish musician, author and punk rock legend.^[1] He is known as "The Godfather of Finnish Punk." He was part of the first wave of Finnish punk rock in the late 1970's and has remained both active and popular in the decades since. He has also recorded reggae and folk music. His musical influences include bands like The Clash, Sex Pistols, Stooges, and MC5, while Bob Dylan and Bob Marley have also been among his greatest inspirations.

Over the years, Pelle Miljoona has formed several bands, including Pelle Miljoona & N.U.S, Pelle Miljoona & 1978, Pelle Miljoona & 1980, Pelle Miljoona Oy, Pelle Miljoona & Avoimet Ovet, Miljoonaliiga, Pelle Miljoona & Linnunlaulu, Pelle Miljoona & Rockers, Pelle Miljoona Unabomber!, and Pelle Miljoona United.