The Princes (Estonian band)

The Princes
The Princes in 2015
The Princes in 2015
Background information
OriginTallinn, Estonia
GenresRock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Years active2009–present
MembersKaur Garšnek
Edward Krimm
Jaagup Tormis
Valdur Viiklepp
Past membersTaavi Paomets (born 1988)
Kostja Tsõbulevski
Madis Viksi
Websitetheprincesband.com

The Princes is an Estonian rock band. The band was formed in 2009 by Edward Krimm (lead vocals, piano, keyboards) and Jaagup Tormis (drums, percussion, vocals), the grandson of one of the greatest living choral composers Veljo Tormis. The current lineup consists of Edward Krimm, Jaagup Tormis, Kaur Garšnek (guitar) and Valdur Viiklepp (bass guitar, vocals). All the members have a musical background and have taken part in other musical groups as well. Most notably, Jaagup Tormis has played in Sinine and Pedigree,[1] Kaur Garšnek (a son of Igor Garšnek, a keyboardist of one of the foremost Estonian rock group Ruja) has played in Kreatiivmootor. Past members of The Princes have included Taavi Paomets, Kostja Tsõbulevski and Madis Viksi.[2]

  1. ^ "Pedigree – Satanic Disappointment". Discogs. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  2. ^ "THE PRINCES". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 11 August 2016.