Kari Juhani Valdemar Peitsamo (born 26 August 1957) is a

Finnish Finnish may refer to: * Something or someone from, or related to Finland * Culture of Finland * Finnish people or Finns, the primary ethnic group in Finland * Finnish language, the national language of the Finnish people * Finnish cuisine See also ...

musician whose style has changed over the years from acoustic

avant-garde pop Avant-pop is popular music that is experimental, new, and distinct from previous styles while retaining an immediate accessibility for the listener. The term implies a combination of avant-garde sensibilities with existing elements from popular ...

to electric rock. His best-known song is probably "Kauppaopiston naiset" (Women of business school) from 1977. Kari Peitsamo started his career with the EP ''Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli'', which was created with the assistance of Juuso Nordlund and Kaj Martin, the backing group of

Juice Leskinen Juhani Juice Leskinen (officially Pauli Matti Juhani "Juice" Leskinen; 19 February 1950 – 24 November 2006), better known as Juice Leskinen ( as if the word ''juice'' were Finnish) was one of the most important and successful Finnish singer- ...

, on the studio time left over from Leskinen. Kari Peitsamo's debut album ''Jatsin syvin olemus'' (1977) was still performed as a trio but the following albums would be solos where Peitsamo performed his songs accompanied only by an acoustic guitar. Later on, Peitsamo's acoustic guitar was switched to an electric one, and he was joined by the band Ankkuli, with its other members Harri Siirtola (bass) and Yrjö Majamaa (drums). After this Peitsamo, who had recorded for

Love Records Sean Combs (born Sean John Combs; November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Puffy, or Diddy, is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and record executive. Born in New York City, he worked as a talent directo ...

, moved to

Poko Records Poko Rekords was a Finnish record label. It was established in 1977, but ceased operations in 2009. In the early years, Poko Rekords focused mainly on punk and rockabilly music and later expanded its artist range to heavier rock music. Poko Reko ...

, and changed his band to Kari Peitsamo Revival, which was influenced by

Creedence Clearwater Revival Creedence Clearwater Revival, also referred to as Creedence and CCR, was an American rock band formed in El Cerrito, California. The band initially consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty; his brother, ...

and

Status Quo is a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs, particularly with regard to social, political, religious or military issues. In the sociological sense, the ''status quo'' refers to the current state of social structure and/or values. W ...

(Peitsamo also translated songs by both bands into Finnish). After the Revival period, Peitsamo played rock with his new band Kari Peitsamon Skootteri between 1985–1994. Another ensemble of his, Kari Peitsamo & Hirttämättömät, also released one album in 1998, called ''Bubblegum Warriors In Faded Jeans''. Kari Peitsamo is known for his vast productivity; for example, as many as six albums of his came out during the years 1993 and 1994. However, during the later years Peitsamo's musical activities have receded, and he has worked, among other things, as a grave digger and as a candidate for the

Communist Party of Finland The Communist Party of Finland ( fi, Suomen Kommunistinen Puolue, SKP; sv, Finlands Kommunistiska Parti) was a communist political party in Finland. The SKP was a section of Comintern and illegal in Finland until 1944. The SKP was banned by ...

in the

2003 File:2003 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The crew of STS-107 perished when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry into Earth's atmosphere; SARS became an epidemic in China, and was a precursor to SARS-CoV-2; A des ...

2007 File:2007 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Steve Jobs unveils Apple's first iPhone; TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overruns a runway and crashes into a gas station, killing almost 200 people; Former Pakistani Prime Minister of Pakistan, Pr ...

and

2011 File:2011 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: a protester partaking in Occupy Wall Street heralds the beginning of the Occupy movement; protests against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed that October; a young man celebrate ...

parliamentary elections, as well as the municipal elections and elections for the European parliament in

2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 6 ...

and

2009 File:2009 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The vertical stabilizer of Air France Flight 447 is pulled out from the Atlantic Ocean; Barack Obama becomes the first African American to become President of the United States; 2009 Iran ...

. Many of Peitsamo's most famous songs are short rock songs with somewhat peculiar lyrics. His debut album contains a song called "Uskon Beatleksiin" (I Believe in

the Beatles The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatles, most influential band of al ...

) in which the singer is rejected by his girlfriend but he is not desperate because he believes that some day The Beatles will descend from the heaven and bring peace to the world. The title track of the debut album is about

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major ...

music, declaring that the deepest nature of jazz is unknown. In addition to his typical absurdism and oddities, Peitsamo has also written political songs, some of which are anthems to his preferred ideology,

communism Communism (from Latin la, communis, lit=common, universal, label=none) is a far-left sociopolitical, philosophical, and economic ideology and current within the socialist movement whose goal is the establishment of a communist society, a s ...

, for example "Liityn SKP:hen" (I join to SKP) and "Back in the DDR". In 2013 Peitsamo started studying

theology Theology is the systematic study of the nature of the divine and, more broadly, of religious belief. It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in universities and seminaries. It occupies itself with the unique content of analyzing the ...

in the

University of Helsinki The University of Helsinki ( fi, Helsingin yliopisto, sv, Helsingfors universitet, abbreviated UH) is a public research university located in Helsinki, Finland since 1829, but founded in the city of Turku (in Swedish ''Åbo'') in 1640 as the ...

Discography

Studio albums

Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli Kari or KARI may refer to: Places *Kari, Jhunjhunu, a village in Rajasthan, India * , a village in Mouhoun Province, Burkina Faso *Kari, Tikamgarh, a town in Madhya Pradesh, India * Kari, Iran, a village in Bushehr Province, Iran * Kari-ye Bozorg ( ...

: '' Jatsin syvin olemus'' (1977) * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: '' Vedestä nousee kasvi'' (1978) * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: ''

Kari Kolmas Kari or KARI may refer to: Places *Kari, Jhunjhunu, a village in Rajasthan, India * , a village in Mouhoun Province, Burkina Faso *Kari, Tikamgarh, a town in Madhya Pradesh, India * Kari, Iran, a village in Bushehr Province, Iran * Kari-ye Bozorg ( ...

'' (1978) * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: ''

'' (1979) * '' Pölypilleri'' (1979) * '' Levylaulaja'' (1980) * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: ''

Greatest Hits A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be crea ...

'' (1980) * '' Gulliverin retket'' (1981) * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: '' Vallankumous'' (1981) *

Kari Peitsamo Revival Kari or KARI may refer to: Places *Kari, Jhunjhunu, a village in Rajasthan, India * , a village in Mouhoun Province, Burkina Faso *Kari, Tikamgarh, a town in Madhya Pradesh, India * Kari, Iran, a village in Bushehr Province, Iran * Kari-ye Bozorg ( ...

: '' Jokivarren jytäorkesteri'' (1982) * Kari Peitsamo Revival: '' Pieni suuri show'' (1983) * Kari Peitsamo Revival: '' Rokkiletti'' (1984) * '' Älä koskaan laula kantria'' (1985) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Kari Peitsamon Skootteri'' (1985) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Amatöörirakastaja'' (1986) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' The 10th Anniversary Album'' (1987) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Vedestä nousee hai'' (1988) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Hämeen nopein'' (1988) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Rankat ankat'' (1989) * '' Kadonnutta aikaa etsimässä'' (1989) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Hellsinkin''' (1990) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Groovers' Paradise'' (1990) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: ''

Plays Wigwam Play most commonly refers to: * Play (activity), an activity done for enjoyment * Play (theatre), a work of drama Play may refer also to: Computers and technology * Google Play, a digital content service * Play Framework, a Java framework * Pla ...

'' (1991) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: ''

Sergeant Rocker Rides Again Sergeant (abbreviated to Sgt. and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces. The alternative spelling, ''serjeant'', is used in The Rifles and other uni ...

'' (1991) * '' The Fool'' (1992) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Natural Boogie'' (1993) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: ''

Vi skall spela rock VI or Vi may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Characters *Vi (League of Legends), a character from the ''League of Legends'' video game franchise * Vi (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a minor character in the American TV series ''Buffy the Vampi ...

'' (1993) * ''

I'm Down "I'm Down" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was released on a non-album single as the B-side to "Help!" in July 1965. The song originated in McCartney's attempt ...

'' (1994) * ''

How I Won the War ''How I Won the War'' is a 1967 British black comedy Black comedy, also known as dark comedy, morbid humor, or gallows humor, is a style of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects t ...

'' (1994) * Kari Peitsamo &

Aku Ankkuli Aku may refer to: * Aku, Nigeria, a town in Enugu State * "Aku" (poem), 1943, by Chairil Anwar * Aku people of Gambia * Aku dialect, a dialect of Sierra Leone Krio * Aku, the main antagonist of the animated series ''Samurai Jack'' * The Hawaiian w ...

: '' Dr. Rockfinger & Outlaws Boys'' (1994) * ''

Before They Make Me Run "Before They Make Me Run" is a song by English rock band the Rolling Stones, featured on their 1978 album ''Some Girls''. Written by guitarist Keith Richards, the song is a response to his arrest for heroin possession in Toronto in February 1977. ...

'' (1995) * ''

Good Vibrations – the 20th Anniversary Album In most contexts, the concept of good denotes the conduct that should be preferred when posed with a choice between possible actions. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of evil and is of interest in the study of ethics, morality, ph ...

'' (1997) * '' Peace, Love & Understanding – the Xmas Album'' (1997) * Kari Peitsamo & Hirttämättömät: '' Bubblegum Warriors in Faded Jeans'' (1998) * '' Hoodoo'' (1998) * Kari Peitsamo & Hirttämättömät: '' Brono Starr's Rock'n'roll Roadside Attraction'' (1999) * Retkibanaani feat. Kari Peitsamo: ''Blitzkrieg Boogie – Highway 61 Revisited'' (2000) * '' Pelle Show'' (2001) * '' Taistelujen tiellä'' (2004) * Kari Peitsamo &

Freud Marx Engels & Jung Sigmund Freud ( , ; born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for evaluating and treating pathologies explained as originating in conflicts in ...

: '' Amerikkalaisia unelmia'' (2005) * '' No Mercy'' (2005) * Kari Peitsamo &

: ''

Für Elise Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor (WoO59, Bia515) for solo piano, commonly known as "Für Elise" (, ), is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular compositions. It was not published during his lifetime, only being discovered (by Ludwig Nohl) 40 year ...

'' (2006) * ''

The 30th Anniversary Album ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in En ...

'' (2007) * Kari Peitsamo & Risto: '' The Second Coming of Mr. Jesus H. Christ'' (2007) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Liskon laki'' (2008) * Kari Peitsamo: '' Takaisin Itä-Saksaan'' (2009) * ''

Kari Peitsamo Kari Juhani Valdemar Peitsamo (born 26 August 1957) is a Finnish musician whose style has changed over the years from acoustic avant-garde pop to electric rock. His best-known song is probably "Kauppaopiston naiset" (Business College Women) from ...

'' (2009) * '' Black Album'' (2010) * Kari Peitsamo & Straight Perverts: '' The Unparalleled Adventures Of One Hans Pfaall'' (2010) * Kari Peitsamo Road Hogs: '' In Memory of Rigger Dan'' (2011) * Kari Peitsamo Road Hogs: '' Rautahepo'' (2012) * Kari Peitsamo Road Hogs: '' Kitarani haluaa rakastella äitiäsi rajusti'' (2012) * Kari Peitsamo Road Hogs: '' Pahat pojat ovat jälleen täällä'' (2013) * '' Sokea Joe'' (2014) * ''

Maan alla Maan or Ma'an may refer to: Places * Ma'an, a city in Jordan, and capital of the governorate * Ma'an Governorate, a governorate of Jordan * Ma'an, Syria, a village near Hama * Maan, Punjab, a village Kasur District, Punjab, Pakistan * Ma'an, Cam ...

'' (2016) * '' Tuomo, laita aika hiljaiselle tää kazoo'' (2016)

Live albums

* '' From Toijala with Love'' (2008)

EP's

: ''Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli'' (1977) : The songs can also be found from ''Jatsin syvin olemus'' album * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: '' Peitsamon jälkeenjääneet nauhat'' (1978) * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: '' Puinen levy'' (1978) * Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: '' Sian raato kääntää hitaasti kasvonsa valoon päin'' (1979) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: ''Kari Peitsamon Skootteri (1986) : The songs can also be found from ''The 10th Anniversary Album'' *

: '' Poko-klassikko'' (1987) : Compilation EP * Kari Peitsamo & Risto: '' Gotta Build a Railroad, Gotta Build a Train'' (2007) * Kari Peitsamo: '' Takaisin Itä-Saksaan'' 7-inch (2009)

Compilations

* Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli: ''

Kari Peitsamo 1977–1981 Kari or KARI may refer to: Places *Kari, Jhunjhunu, a village in Rajasthan, India * , a village in Mouhoun Province, Burkina Faso *Kari, Tikamgarh, a town in Madhya Pradesh, India * Kari, Iran, a village in Bushehr Province, Iran * Kari-ye Bozorg ( ...

'' (1981) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: '' Are You Experienced? The Voodoo Collection'' (1991) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: ''

Memories Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action. If past events could not be remembered, ...

'' (1992) * Kari Peitsamo Revival: '' Jytäorkesteri tulee taas'' (1993) * '' Lähde autoiluretkelle suureen etelän kanjoniin – Kaikkien aikojen parhaat'' (2003) * Kari Peitsamon Skootteri: ''

On pakko vatkaa On, on, or ON may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * On (band), a solo project of Ken Andrews * ''On'' (EP), a 1993 EP by Aphex Twin * ''On'' (Echobelly album), 1995 * ''On'' (Gary Glitter album), 2001 * ''On'' (Imperial Teen album), 200 ...

'' (2008) * Kari Peitsamo: '' Hello, Kottarainen – Rocket Anthology 2007–2010'' (2010) * Kari Peitsamo: '' Se on vain rokkia'' (Rocket Records, 2 CDs, 2011) * Kari Peitsamo: ''

20X Kari Peitsamo X, or x, is the twenty-fourth and third-to-last letter in the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''"ex"'' (pronounced ), ...

'' (2013)

Bibliography

* ''Taas koirat nuo nään kävelyllä'' (1978) – lyrics collection : includes lyrics from the ''Jatsin syvin olemus''-, ''Peitsamon jälkeenjääneet nauhat''-, ''Vedestä nousee kasvi''- and ''Kari Kolmas'' albums * ''Muut pojat lahjaks saivat lennokin'' (1979) – lyrics collection : includes lyrics from the ''Kari Peitsamo ja Ankkuli''-, ''Sian raato kääntää hitaasti kasvonsa valoon päin''- and ''Pölypilleri'' albums * ''Maan alla'' (1980) – lyrics and prose poems : includes previously unreleased poems and short novels * ''Vain aurinko on kuumin seuranaan'' (1981) – lyrics collection : includes lyrics from the ''Kultakuoriainen''-biisin sekä ''Levylaulaja''-, ''Greatest Hits''- ja ''Gulliverin retket'' albums * Roo Ketvel & Kari Peitsamo: ''Peitsamo: Runoja ja esseitä'' (1990) – poems and essays * ''Kari Peitsamon pieni punainen kirja'' (2007) – lyrics collection : includes lyrics from albums released between 1977 and 2006. Foreword: Juha Rantala.

References

External links

Official site

Discography + record sleeves + article index

{{DEFAULTSORT:Peitsamo, Kari 1957 births Living people People from Nokia, Finland 21st-century Finnish male singers 20th-century Finnish male singers Finnish male guitarists