Emppu Vuorinen | |
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 Vuorinen performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Erno Matti Juhani Vuorinen |
| Born | 24 June 1978 |
| Origin | Kitee, Finland |
| Genres | Symphonic metal, power metal, black metal, AOR |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Erno Matti Juhani "Emppu" Vuorinen (born 24 June 1978) is a Finnish guitarist, most famous for being a founding member and occasional songwriter[1] of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. He is the oldest of five children, having a twin brother and three younger sisters. He started to play guitar as a private study at the age of 12 and since then has played in various bands including Nightwish, Brother Firetribe, Barilari, Almah, and Altaria.
- ^ Allmusic "Songwriting Credits of Emppu Vuorinen"