Peer Günt


Peer Günt are a Finnish hard rock band from Kouvola, formed in 1976, and named after the 1867 play Peer Gynt, by Henrik Ibsen. They primarily sing in English. As of, they have released nine studio albums, three EPs, two live albums, and five compilations. Vocalist and guitarist Timo Nikki is the sole remaining original member of the band.
Peer Günt won the Rock SM competition in 1984, held at the Helsinki Fair Centre, and the Tavastia contest a year later.
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Band members

Current
  • Timo Nikki — vocals, guitar
  • Pete Pohjanniemi — bass, backing vocals
  • Sakke Koivula — drums, backing vocals
Past
  • Vesa Suopanki — bass
  • Pauli Johansson — drums
  • Jussi Kylliäinen — lead guitar
  • Jukka Loikala — bass
  • Reima "Boss" Saarinen — drums
  • Seppo "Sefi" Karjalainen — keyboard
  • Timo Kipahti aka Toni Rossi — vocals, guitar
  • Petri "Crow" Korppi — bass
  • Teijo "Twist Twist" Erkinharju — drums
  • Teijo "Tsöötz" Kettula — bass

Discography

Studio albumsPeer Günt Backseat Good Girls Don't... Fire Wire Don't Mess with the Countryboys Smalltown Maniacs No Piercing, No Tattoo Guts and Glory Buck the Odds
EPsThrough the Wall Bad Boys Are Here Bartender
Live albumsLive at Rockperry Live Today, Gone Tomorrow
CompilationsPeer Günt 1 / Through the Wall Years on the Road Golden Greats 20 suosikkia – Liquire and Drugs Bad Boys Are Here
DVDsLive at Rockperry
  • ''Live at Tavastia''