Hurriganes
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Hurriganes is a Finnish
rock
band that was formed in the early 1970s. They were very popular in Finland
in the 1970s and early '80s; they were also a popular live act in Sweden
during this time. Their classic line-up consisted of Remu Aaltonen, Albert Järvinen
and Cisse Häkkinen. What seems like a misspelling in the name ("Hurriganes" with a "g") is intentional. Their style of music is very much of a nostalgic, pre-Beatles, roots rock'n'roll
orientation. During their "classic" period, the band's output consisted largely of revved-up cover versions of well-known 1950s rock'n'roll songs in addition to their own original material. In this sense, Hurriganes can be viewed as Finland's answer to British pub rock
performers of the 1970s like Dave Edmunds
and Dr. Feelgood
.
The founding members were drummer and vocalist Henry "Remu" Aaltonen, bassist Hugo Christer "Cisse" Häkkinen and guitarist Ilkka "Ile" Kallio. Kallio temporarily quit the band in the spring of 1972, being replaced by guitarist Pekka "Albert" Järvinen who made it the band's most famous composition.
Pekka "Albert" Järvinen (born October 25, 1950 in Lahti
, Finland
, died March 24, 1991 in London
, England
) was one of the best Finnish guitarists. He is most well known as a fast-fingered and skilled guitar player of Finnish rock band Hurriganes. He got his stage-name Albert from one of his idols, blues guitarist Albert King
.
Kerjäläisten valtakunta exceeded the volume of sales. Also the album cover art (by Risto Vuorimies) has become a classic: it reached the only Finnish representative in 1977 Hipgnosisin and Roger Dean's work Album Cover Album (Dragons, World Book). Roadrunner cover is designed by Kari Korhonen, "Rokkikukot" duck named Donald Duck
comic book version of the album cover. Roadrunner is still considered one of the Finnish rock music the most important albums, and the album is Finland's all-time 7. best-selling in Finland. Roadrunner selling stylish action was chosen Hurriganes bassist Cisse Häkkinen, owned by a light blue Cadillac Series 62 sedan model year 1954. In the composition of the Hurriganes Remu Aaltonen, Cisse Häkkinen and Albert Järvinen, posing elegantly in a beautiful pale blue while sitting in the Cadillac. The car ended up 80 - Kuopio's kind of DJ Niten (Kari Niiranen) ownership. DJ Nite was also involved in Hurriganes on tour at the "disco break". Roadrunner is regarded as one of the best Finnish rock through the ages. In 2007, Roadrunner released as a SACD mixed to 5.1 format.
public records. The same in 1975 Hurriganes released the album Crazy Days, which reached a diamond disk status quickly, but in the long run does not reach the Roadrunner for sale. The album contained one major hit, originally by Jim & The Beatmakersin in 1964, this disc, "My Only One", which had long been Hurriganes's concert repertoire, and it was then up to the end Cissen sung bravura.
In November 1977 Hurriganes Swedish Sonet
label, the band held a small tour in London
. The next summer it was agreed 30 gigs in Europe
Status Quo
warm-up. London, however, failed to conquer, and Quo gigs were canceled when the Remu and Cisse went back to Finland among the tour. The reason was apparently the fact that the band was unknown in England
, and arrangements for the reception. For example they were headlining major gigs. Remu's own words, "I fucked up to the whole system so we went away"
At this moment Ile's last Hurriganes album was Hanger
, where was the drummer Beaver Aittojärvi-Oja, and keyboardist Jim Pembroke
. Remus back problems prevented the playing, and short-lived remains of five people Hurriganes went on tour to the Swedish, but the reception was a little contradictory. The concerts drummer were Tom Parkkonen.
Kallio changed again to Järvinen (1979-1981)
Failure of the British conquest of the company since 1977 in Ile Kallio, began to lose interest in, the band towards and eventually Albert Järvinen was replaced by the Kallio in early 1979. The last Iles played by a record was Shorai Shorai singles, of which music magazine Soundi commented that it is now running again, when Albert returned to the band. Single-namely was not published until after the departure of the band.
Järvinen's second round of the ranks of the band lasted two albums Jailbird (1979) and 10/80 (1980), the time, the latter of which was a major critical and commercial success, and included the song "Bourbon Street". Album was recorded in Stockholm, ABBA's Polar studios. Produced by Pave Maijanen
, who got along well with Albert. Album track start, and Albert's already Remu Kalevala-band era inherited the "Made in Sweden" and the last song, "Just For You" are unusual for Hurriganes instrumentals.
Hurriganes is a kind of autobiographical film made in 2007, Ganes, who came to the premiere of 28 September, 2007. The movie was directed by J-P Siili. Remu Aaltonen, was closely involved in film making. He has also announced that a new Hurriganes album recording sessions would begin in late 2007.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band that was formed in the early 1970s. They were very popular in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
in the 1970s and early '80s; they were also a popular live act in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
during this time. Their classic line-up consisted of Remu Aaltonen, Albert Järvinen
Albert Järvinen
Pekka "Albert" Johannes Järvinen was a Finnish guitarist. He is most well known as a fast-fingered and skilled guitar player of Finnish rock band Hurriganes...
and Cisse Häkkinen. What seems like a misspelling in the name ("Hurriganes" with a "g") is intentional. Their style of music is very much of a nostalgic, pre-Beatles, roots rock'n'roll
Roots rock
Roots rock is a term now used to describe rock music that looks back to rock's origins in folk, blues and country music. It is particularly associated with the creation of hybrid sub-genres from the later 1960s including country rock and Southern rock, which have been seen as responses to the...
orientation. During their "classic" period, the band's output consisted largely of revved-up cover versions of well-known 1950s rock'n'roll songs in addition to their own original material. In this sense, Hurriganes can be viewed as Finland's answer to British pub rock
Pub rock (UK)
Pub rock was a rock music genre that developed in the mid 1970s in the United Kingdom. A back-to-basics movement, pub rock was a reaction against progressive and glam rock. Although short-lived, pub rock was notable for rejecting stadium venues and for returning live rock to the small pubs and...
performers of the 1970s like Dave Edmunds
Dave Edmunds
David 'Dave' Edmunds is a Welsh singer, guitarist and record producer. Although he is primarily associated with Pub rock and New Wave, and had numerous hits in the 1970s and early 1980s, his natural leaning has always been towards 1950s style rock and roll.-Early bands:As a teenager Edmunds first...
and Dr. Feelgood
Dr. Feelgood
Dr. Feelgood may refer to:In music:*Dr. Feelgood , an album by American band Mötley Crüe**"Dr. Feelgood" , a single and the title track from that album*"Dr. Feel Good", a song by Travie McCoy on the album Lazarus...
.
The founding members were drummer and vocalist Henry "Remu" Aaltonen, bassist Hugo Christer "Cisse" Häkkinen and guitarist Ilkka "Ile" Kallio. Kallio temporarily quit the band in the spring of 1972, being replaced by guitarist Pekka "Albert" Järvinen who made it the band's most famous composition.
Pekka "Albert" Järvinen (born October 25, 1950 in Lahti
Lahti
Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. It is situated on a bay at the southern end of lake Vesijärvi about north-east of the capital Helsinki...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, died March 24, 1991 in London
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) was one of the best Finnish guitarists. He is most well known as a fast-fingered and skilled guitar player of Finnish rock band Hurriganes. He got his stage-name Albert from one of his idols, blues guitarist Albert King
Albert King
Albert King was an American blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing.-Career:...
.
Early years
Hurriganes was founded in 1971 in North Haaga, Helsinki, where a similar rockband Jig-Saw played. In North America, influencing the Johnny And The Hurricanes called band, Remu Aaltonen invented the name for his own band. Hurriganes trained in Ohjaajantie, located in the garage.Rock And Roll All Night Long (1972–1973)
Hurriganes first album Rock And Roll All Night Long was released in 1973, and included songs such as "Say Mama" and "Keep On Knocking." Album A-side was recorded in concert Klaukkala, such as the B-side of the first paragraph, but the rest was recorded in the studio. This album was the band's record label, Love Records, the first gold record.Roadrunner (1974)
Hurriganes commercial high point was published in 1974, Roadrunner, which included the band's more traditional song "Get On", which won the International European Pop Jury competition. Also the songs "Roadrunner," "It Is Not What You Do," "I Will Stay" and "The Phone Rang" consisted of classics. Roadrunner was recorded in Stockholm, Marcus Music Studios. Album is also carved in Stockholm. Roadrunner can be considered as one of the major Finnish rock albums, and it was Finland's best-selling domestic album in 1974-1985, until the DingosDingo (band)
Dingo is a Finnish rock band formed around 1982 which fused Finnish melancholy with catchy rock melodies, headed by singer Pertti Neumann...
Kerjäläisten valtakunta exceeded the volume of sales. Also the album cover art (by Risto Vuorimies) has become a classic: it reached the only Finnish representative in 1977 Hipgnosisin and Roger Dean's work Album Cover Album (Dragons, World Book). Roadrunner cover is designed by Kari Korhonen, "Rokkikukot" duck named Donald Duck
Donald Duck
Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most...
comic book version of the album cover. Roadrunner is still considered one of the Finnish rock music the most important albums, and the album is Finland's all-time 7. best-selling in Finland. Roadrunner selling stylish action was chosen Hurriganes bassist Cisse Häkkinen, owned by a light blue Cadillac Series 62 sedan model year 1954. In the composition of the Hurriganes Remu Aaltonen, Cisse Häkkinen and Albert Järvinen, posing elegantly in a beautiful pale blue while sitting in the Cadillac. The car ended up 80 - Kuopio's kind of DJ Niten (Kari Niiranen) ownership. DJ Nite was also involved in Hurriganes on tour at the "disco break". Roadrunner is regarded as one of the best Finnish rock through the ages. In 2007, Roadrunner released as a SACD mixed to 5.1 format.
Crazy Days: Kallio returns (1975)
Järvinen left the band in the summer of 1975, and Ile Kallio returned into line after a break of three years. After Roadrunner, the band's popularity was at its highest, and only late 70s in Finland new wave and rockabilly genres succeeded in prying Hurriganes first Finnish band scene, although Hurriganes early career also Hullujussi momentarily stole the acclaim. The neighboring country of Sweden, the band was well until the 1980s a popular live performer, and broke several times Folkpark'sFolkpark
In Sweden, a folkpark is a public recreation space, usually featuring large grassed areas, trees, children's play facilities, etc. Most towns and cities have a folkpark. These parks were originally created by the labour movement so that workers and their families could have a place to unwind...
public records. The same in 1975 Hurriganes released the album Crazy Days, which reached a diamond disk status quickly, but in the long run does not reach the Roadrunner for sale. The album contained one major hit, originally by Jim & The Beatmakersin in 1964, this disc, "My Only One", which had long been Hurriganes's concert repertoire, and it was then up to the end Cissen sung bravura.
Hot Wheels (1976)
After Crazy Days, Hot Wheels sound was rawer and heavier than its predecessor. This album differs from its predecessors in that it contains only Remu and Cissen names marked with their own songs. Ile also took part in the Rock song-making, but deliberately Remu left out the name of the data element. The album is recorded in Lahti, Pekka Nurmi, rock Microvox studio, which was a cheap, seedy, and not very classy basement studio. In Sweden, the Hot Wheels Hurriganes was a real breakthrough, and there albums are at least equal importance to the Roadrunner. Hot Wheels-familiar songs from the album, such as the title track, "Hot Wheels", was heard in 1976-produced, low-budget film in the Hot Guys, Hot Wheels. The film does not have any particular plot, and it is monitored by girls and boys who end up on a date Hurriganes concert. On the side showing Remu, Cisse and Ile and practicing their free time, including playing football. The movie was directed by John Itkonen, and it aptly describes life in the 1970s. Hurriganes members played themselves in the movie.Tsugu Way and Hanger (1977-1978)
Love Records own brand new studio recorded Tsugu Way (1977), making harassing technical problems, but the content was familiar with some Hurriganes covers, among other things, borrowed from the Beatles "Hold Me Tight". Album was released in Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands as the "Use Well Hooks". Gold standard of the album was easily reached, even if the sale of a recession in Finland during the downward direction.In November 1977 Hurriganes Swedish Sonet
Sonet
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label, the band held a small tour in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The next summer it was agreed 30 gigs in Europe
Europe
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Status Quo
Status Quo
Status Quo, also known as The Quo or just Quo, are an English rock band whose music is characterized by their distinctive brand of boogie rock....
warm-up. London, however, failed to conquer, and Quo gigs were canceled when the Remu and Cisse went back to Finland among the tour. The reason was apparently the fact that the band was unknown in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, and arrangements for the reception. For example they were headlining major gigs. Remu's own words, "I fucked up to the whole system so we went away"
At this moment Ile's last Hurriganes album was Hanger
Hanger
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, where was the drummer Beaver Aittojärvi-Oja, and keyboardist Jim Pembroke
Jim Pembroke
James Francis Pembroke is the vocalist of Finnish progressive rock band Wigwam. A British expatriate, Pembroke had played with London group Taverners' Guild before arriving in Finland in 1965. He immediately found himself in some demand, gigging on an ad hoc basis with various lineups , until...
. Remus back problems prevented the playing, and short-lived remains of five people Hurriganes went on tour to the Swedish, but the reception was a little contradictory. The concerts drummer were Tom Parkkonen.
Kallio changed again to Järvinen (1979-1981)
Failure of the British conquest of the company since 1977 in Ile Kallio, began to lose interest in, the band towards and eventually Albert Järvinen was replaced by the Kallio in early 1979. The last Iles played by a record was Shorai Shorai singles, of which music magazine Soundi commented that it is now running again, when Albert returned to the band. Single-namely was not published until after the departure of the band.
Järvinen's second round of the ranks of the band lasted two albums Jailbird (1979) and 10/80 (1980), the time, the latter of which was a major critical and commercial success, and included the song "Bourbon Street". Album was recorded in Stockholm, ABBA's Polar studios. Produced by Pave Maijanen
Pave Maijanen
Pekka Juhani "Pave" Maijanen is a famous Finnish musician, who has acted as a singer, songwriter, bass player, keyboard player, drummer, guitarist and producer during his long career...
, who got along well with Albert. Album track start, and Albert's already Remu Kalevala-band era inherited the "Made in Sweden" and the last song, "Just For You" are unusual for Hurriganes instrumentals.
Louhivuori to guitarist (1981-1983)
Järvinen separated from the band in September 1981, apparently mainly due to drinking problems, and he came to replace the renowned studio musician Janne Louhivuori. He played two Hurriganes album, the 1981 Fortissimo, and the following year published Rockin 'Hurriganes album. Hurriganes concert's popularity at this stage was still hard.Kallio's third round (1983-1984)
Louhivuori left the band in the summer of 1983, and he came to the place of the Ile Kallio, who played the band's last underserved studiotalents Seven Days, Seven Nights (1983), and Hurrygames (1984), which was made to a long video.Albert, the third and Louhivuori second round (1988)
The band spent four years trying to comeback in 1988, this time with guitarist Albert Järvinen, but failed to get the first Finnish band, although a number of summer concerts Hurriganes was very popular. The last concert was recorded live album Live at Metropol, with guitarist Janne Louhivuori. The band broke up soon after the live album, the required material was obtained from the heap.Musicians memories
Bassist Cisse Häkkinen, died in 1990 in Espoo, Jorvi, and guitarist Albert Järvinen, the following year in March in London. Cisse Häkkinen, died in general, excessive alcohol consumption. Häkkinen and Järvinen death Remu Aaltonen stuff Hurriganes brands including Remu Plays Hurriganes tour, which was playing a leading Finnish musicians.Live In Stockholm 1977
In 1996, appeared on Live In Stockholm 1977. The album has been stored on the C-cassette, concert sound clip, the guitarist Ile Kallio found among their goods in connection with removal the tape having been missing for years. The album sold gold in Finland quickly, and was recorded in Sweden's breakthrough concert Jarla Theatre in 1977. That same evening, two consecutive concerts: the first was sold out immediately, it was decided to organize the same way the other.New Hurriganes since 1998
Remu Aaltonen re-introduced Hurriganes name in 1998, when the band were two new players. Older members (Ile Kallio, Janne Louhivuori) wasn't in the composition of the case. New players were Harry Merilahti, bass and vocals, and guitar, his son, Rocka Merilahti. Configuration published in 2001 a 30th Anniversary album, which included the old hits of the 2000s versions. The configuration was changed in 2004 when the band joined guitarist Jukka Orma and bassist Mikko Löytty. In 2006, guitarist Jukka Orma changed to Nipa Niilola. In 2009, Juho Pitkänen joined to Hurriganes as guitarist. In 2011, bassist turned Hike Kärppä (Daltons-band) and Pitkänen long stayed away from the composition.Hurriganes is a kind of autobiographical film made in 2007, Ganes, who came to the premiere of 28 September, 2007. The movie was directed by J-P Siili. Remu Aaltonen, was closely involved in film making. He has also announced that a new Hurriganes album recording sessions would begin in late 2007.
Music and stage presence
Hurriganes gained fame from the beginning of a wild and energetic stage presence, of a kind not previously experienced in Finland. The band's music was straight-forward rock and roll. The band's repertoire included a number of versions of originality in 1950 - and the 1960s rock classics, including Little Richard's "Slippin 'And Slidin' and Bo Diddley," Roadrunner ". Stage presence, dress like a playing, everything came full force and enthusiasm. Remu Aaltonen, who replied Cisse Häkkinen style, and made him a '50s rocker style, sitting in full. Hurriganes members of the popular clothing included: Beavers-brand jeans and denim jackets, leather jackets and boots.Hurriganes impact on the Finnish rock music
Hurriganes is considered to be the first Finnish rock band, which is also commercially successful abroad. Many of the later Finnish rock bands are designated by the Hurriganes one exemplar. These include, for example, Hanoi Rocks. Hanoi Rocks guitarist Andy McCoy has said that the 1970 - and 1980's has had only two real Finnish rock bands: Hurriganes and Hanoi Rocks.Albums
- 1973 Rock 'n' Roll All Night Long
- 1974 Roadrunner
- 1975 Crazy Days
- 1976 Hot Wheels
- 1977 Tsugu Way
- 1978 Use No Hooks
- 1978 Hanger
- 1979 Jailbird
- 1980 10/80
- 1981 Fortissimo
- 1982 Rockin' Hurriganes
- 1983 Seven Days, Seven Nights
- 1984 Hurrygames