Ilkka Alanko

Ilkka Alanko
Ilkka Alanko performing at the 2011 Ilosaarirock Festival in Joensuu, Finland.
Background information
Birth nameIlkka Tapani Alanko
Born (1969-11-21) 21 November 1969 (age 54)
Joensuu, Finland
OriginJoensuu, Finland
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1982–present
LabelsEMI
Websiteilkkaalanko.com (in Finnish)

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]

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