Ivo Linna | |
|---|---|
) Ivo Linna in 2011. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 12 June 1949 |
| Origin | Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar |
| Associated acts | Rock Hotel, Apelsin, Müstikud, System |
Ivo Linna (born 12 June 1949 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian singer.
Eurovision Song Contest and Eesti Laul participation
He represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "Kaelakee Hääl" (in a duet with Maarja-Liis Ilus) which finished 5th at the contest, held in Oslo that year.
He competed in Eesti Laul 2017 with the song "Suur loterii". He came in fifth place overall.
Linna, his son Robert Linna and the Estonian band Supernova will participate in Eesti Laul 2021 with the song "Ma olen siin".
Personal life
Linna is married to Reet Linna, and he is the father of singer Robert Linna.
In 2000, the President of Estonia decorated Linna with a IV Class Order of the White Star.[1]
Discography
Solo Albums
- Ivo Linna '93 (1993)
- Iff 1 (1998)
- Enne ja pärast päeva (2001)
- Üksi, iseendas üksi... (2006)
In addition to the albums mentioned above, Ivo Linna has released a number of more albums with different rock acts of Estonia, like Apelsin and Rock Hotel.
References
- ^ President's Office 9 February 2000: President of the Republic awards decorations to 168 people
External links
- Ivo Linna discography at MusicBrainz
- Ivo Linna at IMDb
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Silvi Vrait with "Nagu merelaine" | Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest (with Maarja-Liis Ilus) 1996 | Succeeded by Maarja-Liis Ilus with "Keelatud maa" |