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Background information | |
Origin | Pori, Finland |
Genres | Rock, pop rock, new wave, glam rock |
Years active | 1982–1986, 1993–1994, 1998–2002, 2004–present |
Labels | Warner, Edel, Sonet, Bang Trax |
Members | Pertti Neumann Jonttu Virta Tom Eklund Leena Peisa Saska Ketonen |
Past members | See below |
Website | dingomania |
Dingo is a Finnish rock band formed around 1982. Their style fused Finnish melancholy with catchy rock melodies. The band was led by the frontman Pertti Neumann (also known as Pertti Nieminen). For a few years at its peak, Dingo was one of the most popular Finnish rock bands and caused a phenomenon called "Dingomania" all over Finland.
Dingo's number one hit was "Autiotalo" from 1984, also released in English as "The House without a Name". A separate youth culture was formed in Finland, known as the Dingoes. Their success, however, was short-lived, and Dingo broke up in October 1986. The band regrouped in 1998 and continues to perform occasionally. The band has sold over 500,000 records in Finland.[1]
Dingo has also released the songs "Tell Me Now" (1986) and "Tobacco Road" (1986) in English.