Eppu Normaali

Eppu Normaali is one of the most popular rock bands in Finland. The band formed in 1976 in Ylöjärvi, a small town near Tampere. The band is the best-selling music artist in Finland, with certified sales of nearly two million records, and it has also gained success especially in the use of the Finnish language in rock lyrics. In addition to their studio albums, Eppu Normaali also released live records, DVDs, and over 20 singles.

Eppu Normaali
Eppu Normaali at Ratina Stadium on 14 August 2004.
Background information
OriginYlöjärvi, Finland
GenresPunk rock (in 1970s), pub rock, rock and roll, pop rock
Years active1976–present
MembersMartti Syrjä
Mikko "Pantse" Syrjä
Aku Syrjä
Juha Torvinen
Sami Ruusukallio
Past membersMikko Saarela
Mikko "Vaari" Nevalainen

Eppu Normaali's most famous songs include "Vuonna '85" (In the Year '85), "Kitara, taivas ja tähdet" (The Guitar, the Sky and the Stars), "Murheellisten laulujen maa" (The Land of Sorrowful Songs), "Pimeyden tango" (Tango of Darkness), "Suolaista sadetta" (Salty Rain) and "Tahroja paperilla" (Stains on the Paper).

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