Kolmas Nainen
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Kolmas Nainen performing at a comeback concert in 2010
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Alavus, Finland |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1982–1994 2009–present (comeback period) |
| Website | www |
| Members |
Pauli Hanhiniemi (1982–2004) Pasi Kallioniemi (1982–2004) Raimo Valkama (1982–2004) Sakari Pesola (1982–2004) Timo Löyvä (1982–1989) Timo Kivikangas (1989–1994) |
Kolmas Nainen (literally The Third Woman in Finnish) is a successful Finnish rock band established in 1982 in Alavus was fronted by Pauli Hanhiniemi and came to fame after taking part in the 1984 Rockin SM-kisat, a rock music competition. The band survived for a decade releasing 7 studio albums in addition to a number of live albums, DVDs and compilations. The band is enjoying a comeback since 2009 with a string of new studio and compilation releases.
The original band was made up of:
After guitarist Timo Löyvä left in 1989, he was replaced by:
The band broke up in 1994, but continued performing on brief occasions owing to its popularity. In 2009, it made a big comeback with the release of the album Sydänääniä' that topped the Finnish Albums Chart and the follow up Me ollaan ne that reached number 2 in the same chart.
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