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Allan Vainola
Allan Vainola (2006).
Allan Vainola (2006).
Background information
Birth nameAllan Annus
Also known asAl Vainola
Born (1965-03-11) 11 March 1965 (age 59)
Tartu, Estonia
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar
Years active1980–present
Websiteav.ee

Allan Vainola (born 11 March 1965 as Allan Annus in Tartu),[1] also known as Al Vainola, is an Estonian singer, guitarist and composer. He is best known as the lead singer in such bands as Sõpruse Puiestee; Metro Luminal; Alumiinium, Sinu Sädelev Sõber; and as a guitarist in Vennaskond.[2]

Vainola has also written music for several stageplays (e.g. "Ronja", "Huck", "Daamide õnn" ja "Mort, surma õpilane", and songs (e.g. "Riia mu arm", "Insener Garini hüperboloid", "Elagu Proudhon!", "Pille-Riin", "Subatlantiline kohtumine", "Eleegia", "1905" and "Kaks meest").[citation needed]

Allan Vainola is married to Estonian poet Kätlin Vainola who has also written songs for Sõpruse Puiestee and Vennaskond.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Allan" (in Estonian). Alumiinium, Sinu Sädelev Sõber. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Trubaduur Allan Vainola: looming on alati müstika". Sakala (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 23 August 2007. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
  3. ^ "Eestis võiks teha teistsuguseid valikuid" (PDF). Linnaleht (in Estonian). p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2010.