Singer Vinger
Singer Vinger in the courtyard of Toompea Castle (2009).
Singer Vinger in the courtyard of Toompea Castle (2009).
Background information
Also known asSinger-Vinger
OriginEstonia
GenresPunk rock
Rock
Years active1985–present
MembersHardi Volmer
Roald Jürlau
Mihkel Raud
Rein Joasoo
Avo Ulvik
Eerik Olle
Elmu Värk
Jaanus Raudkats

Singer Vinger is an Estonian punk rock band. It was founded in 1985, before that being named Pära Trust (Backside trust, 1979–83), Turist (Tourist, 1983–85) and Aken (Window) among others; the name Singer Vinger was picked by authorities, because "Turist" was deemed inappropriate by the Soviet Estonian ministry of culture.[1] The leader, main songwriter and singer is and has been throughout the name changes Hardi Volmer. Main themes in band's songs are social-critic irony and humour.

Members

Turist

  • Hardi Volmer – vocals
  • Veljo Vingissar (Vink) – vocals, guitar
  • Roald Jürlau (Jürilaud) – guitar
  • Avo Ulvik (Ulvaeus) – keyboards
  • Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums (until 04.1985)
  • Rein Joasoo – drums (since 04.1985)
  • Eerik Olle – bass
  • Villu Veski – keyboards, saxophone

Pära Trust

  • Jaak Arro (Jekabs) – vocals (until 02.1982)
  • Veljo Vingissar (Vink) – guitar
  • Jüri Kermik – guitar (until 09.1981)
  • Roald Jürlau (Rollo) – guitar (since 09.1981)
  • Hardi Volmer – drums (until 02.1982), vocals (since 02.1982)
  • Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums (since 02.1982)
  • Eerik Olle – bass

Albums

  • Singer Vinger (1988)
  • Jää jumalaga puberteet (1989)
  • Reanimatsioon (1995)
  • Amneesia (1996)
  • Troinoi (2000)
  • Ärq ei lääq (2003)
  • Eesti Kullafond: Singer Vinger (2005)
  • 20 aastat singumist ja vingumist (2006)
  • Suu laulab, Süda läigib (2012)

References

  1. Booklet of their release “Troinoi” (2000)
  2. "Singer-Vinger irrutas bändist klahvimees Avo Ulviku". Kroonika. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
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