Singer Vinger | |
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) Singer Vinger in the courtyard of Toompea Castle (2009). | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Singer-Vinger |
| Origin | Estonia |
| Genres | Punk rock Rock |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Associated acts | Pära Trust, Turist |
| Members | Hardi 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 1986, before that being named Pära Trust (Backside trust, 1979–83), Turist (Tourist, 1983–84) 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. Its leader, 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
- Hardi Volmer – vocals
- Roald Jürlau – guitar, back vocal
- Mihkel Raud – guitar
- Rein Joasoo – drums
- Avo Ulvik – keyboards
- Jaanus Raudkats– bass
Pära Trust
- Jaak Arro (Jekabs) – vocals
- Veljo Vingissaar (Vink) – guitar
- Jüri Kermik – bass
- Hardi Volmer – drums
Turist
- Hardi Volmer – vocals
- Veljo Vingissaar – vocals, guitar
- Eerik Olle – bass
- Roald Jürlau (Jürilaud) – guitar
- Avo Ulvik (Ulvaeus) – keyboards
- Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums
- Villu Veski – keyboards, saxophone
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)