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Ismo Alanko (Ismo Kullervo Alanko) was born on 12 November, 1960 in Kerava, Finland, is a Finnish musician. Discover Ismo Alanko's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Ismo Kullervo Alanko
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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 12 November, 1960
Birthday 12 November
Birthplace Kerava, Finland
Nationality Finland

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Who Is Ismo Alanko's Wife?

His wife is Johanna Sipilä (m. 2019), Kirsti Kuosmanen (m. 2008–2015)

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Ismo Alanko Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ismo Alanko worth at the age of 63 years old? Ismo Alanko’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Finland. We have estimated Ismo Alanko's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1960

Ismo Kullervo Alanko (born November 12, 1960) is a Finnish musician.

He is known as the frontman of several bands, most famously Hassisen Kone, Sielun Veljet and Ismo Alanko Säätiö, as well as a successful solo artist.

Alanko is known for his versatility and interest in different musical styles.

During his career he has recorded punk rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, electronic music, schlager, dance music, children's music and film scores.

He has achieved eight platinum records, 16 gold records and four Emma awards.

Alanko was born on November 12, 1960, in Kerava, but grew up in Joensuu, North Karelia.

As a 15-year-old he played in a band called Sight, already writing some of his own songs.

In the Finnish Rock Championship, an annual competition for young musicians, the band finished second in the progressive rock category.

After completing his secondary education degree (ylioppilastutkinto), he took a break from music to move to work in Stockholm.

1979

After returning to Finland in 1979, Alanko, then 19 years of age, gained immediate success as the singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist of the new wave group Hassisen Kone.

1980

They won the Finnish rock championship in 1980 and recorded three very successful albums, Täältä tullaan Venäjä, Rumat sävelet and Harsoinen teräs, where the band went from punk-related new wave to progressive rock.

All three remain among the best-selling records in Alanko's career.

1982

Hassisen Kone disbanded in 1982.

Soon after Hassisen Kone broke up, Alanko and former Hassisen Kone guitarist Jukka Orma started Sielun Veljet.

Some of their early audience was expecting another Hassisen Kone, but instead the band played aggressive and repetitive post-punk.

1985

Only one Sielun Veljet album came close to reaching Hassisen Kone's album sales (L'amourha, 1985), but the band gained fame for their powerful, loud and intense live performances.

The band toured constantly and played a wide variety of musical styles, including old schlager hits under the alias Kullervo Kivi & Gehenna.

1990

Alanko's solo debut, Kun Suomi putos puusta, was released in 1990.

At this point Sielun Veljet still existed, but the band had become less and less active.

After the band broke up, Alanko recorded the electronic music -influenced Jäätyneitä lauluja and toured Finland with his band that was named Tuonelan Lukio.

The band's keyboardist was Izmo Heikkilä of the band Raptori.

1991

Sielun Veljet quit in 1991, after seven studio albums, two EPs, a box set and a 1991 documentary film titled Veljet.

Sielun Veljet had released Musta laatikko in 1991 and CMX their collection Cloaca Maxima in 1997.

1995

Alanko went on to release two more solo albums, Taiteilijaelämää (1995) and Irti (1996).

1997

In 1997, a four-CD box set Alangolla – Ismo Alangon lauluja was released.

It spanned his entire career starting from Hassisen Kone and including material from different side projects.

Until then, very few Finnish artists had released a box set.

Alanko's most popular song, "Pop-musiikkia", was recorded in 1997 with fellow rock stars Ilkka Alanko (of Neljä Ruusua), Kalle Ahola (of Don Huonot) and A. W. Yrjänä (of CMX) under the name Neljä baritonia (Four Baritones).

The single has been certified platinum in Finland and is one of the most successful songs of all time on the Finnish singles chart.

1998

In 1998, Alanko started the semi-ironically named Ismo Alanko Säätiö (Ismo Alanko Foundation).

Though Säätiö performed many of Alanko's old hits, the arrangements were radically revamped to fit with their unique acoustic sound, heavily featuring the avant-garde accordion sound of Kimmo Pohjonen, a successful artist in his own right.

Even though Säätiö is a band, it can be said that it is a backing band for solo performances by Alanko, as members of the band have changed rapidly.

1999

In a City magazine article in 1999, 43 Finnish journalists picked the top 99 Finnish rock artists.

Ismo Alanko placed 20th, with his former bands Hassisen Kone and Sielun Veljet placing 12th and 4th, respectively.

Alanko comes from a musical family: of his two younger brothers, Petri Alanko is a reputed classical flute player, Ilkka Alanko is the singer/guitarist of Neljä Ruusua, and his sister Satu Alanko-Rautamaa a violinist, and a member or the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.

2002

In 2002, Alanko appeared on Timo Rautiainen's platinum-selling Tiernapojat play with Jarkko Martikainen, Toni Wirtanen and Rautiainen himself, playing King Herod.

2003

Also a recognized lyricist, Alanko won the Juha Vainio Writer's Award (Juha Vainio -sanoittajapalkinto) in 2003 for his song texts.

2007

In 2007, Alanko ended Säätiö in its current form, and began touring with multi-instrumentalist Teho Majamäki as "Ismo Alanko Teholla".

2009

In 2009, Alanko continues his varied projects playing with contemporary Finnish artists.

In April he joined former Alanko Säätiö percussionist Teho Majamäki onstage as Teholla at Helsinki's mini-festival Arctic Paradise Live, having the same evening performed a solo concert in the Ateneum Art Museum series (A Land Without Kantele) with resident houseband of Jarmo Saari (guitars), Arttu Tolonen (bass) and Abdissa "Mamba" Assefa (drums).