Tabula Rasa was a major

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group from

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founded in 1972, however the band split up in 1977.

History

The original members were Heikki Silvennoinen, Asko Pakkanen, and Tapio Suominen. British rock band

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might have been their biggest source of inspiration though they followed contemporary trends of prog-rock. Jethro Tull and

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were direct progressive rock influences from the United Kingdom. In 1975, under the record label

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, they published their first album ''"Tabula Rasa"'' as well as single ''"Prinssi/Lähtö''". The debut album has been pretty well regarded though

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's political lyrics have been somewhat controversial. The band was closely associated to this rock singer who wrote lyrics for them and for whom they also worked as backing musicians (Alatalo's gigs brought them more money than playing their own music). Silvennoinen composed most of songs. They made their second and last album ''"Ekkedien Tanssi"'' in 1976. The band disbanded in 1977. Heikki Silvennoinen and drummer Jukka Aronen left the group due to the fading popularity of prog-rock. Some members also had become religious which decreased their interest in the band.

Members

The line-up of the band was as follows: * Guitar -

Heikki Silvennoinen Heikki Johannes Silvennoinen (born 27 April 1954) is a Finnish musician and an actor. He was a guitarist and a songwriter in several notable Finnish bands in the 1970s and 1980s, and has also recorded solo albums. He is best known in Finland ...

* Drums - Asko Pakkanen and Jukka-Petteri Aronen * Bass - Tapio Suominen * Vocals - Jukka Leppilampi and Jukka Salmela * Flute - Jarmo Sormunen * Piano - Jarno Sinisalo

Discography

Studio albums * Tabula Rasa (1975) * Ekkedien Tanssi (1976)

References

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