Singer Vinger | |
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 Singer Vinger in the courtyard of Toompea Castle (2009). | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Singer-Vinger |
| Origin | Estonia |
| Genres | Punk rock Rock |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Members | Hardi Volmer Roald Jürlau Mihkel Raud Rein Joasoo Avo Ulvik Eerik Olle Elmu Värk Jaanus Raudkats |
Singer Vinger is an Estonian punk rock band. It was founded in 1985, before that being named Pära Trust (Backside trust, 1979–83), Turist (Tourist, 1983–85) and Aken (Window) among others; the name Singer Vinger was picked by authorities, because "Turist" was deemed inappropriate by the Soviet Estonian ministry of culture.[1] The leader, main songwriter and singer is and has been throughout the name changes Hardi Volmer. Main themes in band's songs are social-critic irony and humour.
Members
- Hardi Volmer – vocals
- Roald Jürlau – guitar, back vocal
- Mihkel Raud – guitar
- Rein Joasoo – drums
- Avo Ulvik – keyboards (until 2011)[2]
- Ülo Krigul – keyboards (since 2011)
- Jaanus Raudkats – bass (1990, 1995 to 1999)
- Eerik Olle – bass
Turist
- Hardi Volmer – vocals
- Veljo Vingissar (Vink) – vocals, guitar
- Roald Jürlau (Jürilaud) – guitar
- Avo Ulvik (Ulvaeus) – keyboards
- Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums (until 04.1985)
- Rein Joasoo – drums (since 04.1985)
- Eerik Olle – bass
- Villu Veski – keyboards, saxophone
Pära Trust
- Jaak Arro (Jekabs) – vocals (until 02.1982)
- Veljo Vingissar (Vink) – guitar
- Jüri Kermik – guitar (until 09.1981)
- Roald Jürlau (Rollo) – guitar (since 09.1981)
- Hardi Volmer – drums (until 02.1982), vocals (since 02.1982)
- Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums (since 02.1982)
- Eerik Olle – bass
Albums
- Singer Vinger (1988)
- Jää jumalaga puberteet (1989)
- Reanimatsioon (1995)
- Amneesia (1996)
- Troinoi (2000)
- Ärq ei lääq (2003)
- Eesti Kullafond: Singer Vinger (2005)
- 20 aastat singumist ja vingumist (2006)
- Suu laulab, Süda läigib (2012)
References
- ↑ Booklet of their release “Troinoi” (2000)
- ↑ "Singer-Vinger irrutas bändist klahvimees Avo Ulviku". Kroonika. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
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