Stala & SO.

Stala & SO.
From left: Hank, Sami J., Stala, Nick Gore, Pate Vaughn From left: Hank, Sami J., Stala, Nick Gore, Pate Vaughn
Background information
Origin	Finland
Genres	Hard rock, glam rock
Years active	1997–present
Members	Stala - vocals Sami J - guitar Pate Vaughn - guitar Nick Gore - bass guitar Rudy Fabritius - drums
Website	www.stalaso.com

Stala & SO. formerly just SO. is a Finnish glam rock band, formed in 1997. In 2011, the group participated unsuccessfully in the Finnish Eurovision Song Contest selection for the Finnish entry with their song "Pamela". On February 16, 2011, they released their first studio album called It Is So..

The band is known for melodic rock tunes and professional musicianship. The band is fronted by its lead singer, Stala, who's best known as the former drummer of Lordi.

Biography

The 1970s and 1980s glam rock bands Slade, T-Rex and David Bowie are a few of their inspirations. The band's live performances and music, written by Stala and the other band members, have entertained audiences while gathering a lot of fans. The late Finnish comedian, Spede Pasanen, said: "The main thing is to have FUN!" This has been and continues to be the guideline for Stala & So. as well.

In 2010, they changed the name to Stala & So. The band has written, recorded and produced its album themselves. The first promotional single, "Everything For Money", from the upcoming album was released on 12 November 2010 to all the major radio stations in Finland.

In 2011, the band took part in the Finnish Eurovision Song Contest. The Finnish broadcasting company, YLE, invited the band into the competition to become Finland's representative for the ESC 2011 in Germany; they were eliminated in the final round of voting. In September 2011, Stala & So. released EP called "Gimme Five".

In February 23th, 2013, Stala & So. released their second album called "Play another Round". The band presented new record in tour by United Kingdom.

In August 23th 2014 band released single called "Shine out", and next single called "When the night falls" in March 2015. New third self-titled album was released in August 21th 2015.

Members

• Stala - vocals (1997-...)
• Nick Gore - bass guitar, back vocals (1997-...)
• Sami J. - lead guitar, backing vocals (2005-...)
• Pate Vaughn - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2006-...)
• Rudy Fabritius - drums (2015-...)

Ex-members

• Sir Mikko - drums (1998)
• Haza - guitars (1998)
• Gröne - guitars (1999-2001)
• Pale - guitars (2001)
• Gregorius "Renska" Primorsk - drums (1999-2009)
• Hank - drums (2010 - 2015)

Discography

Albums

• 2011: It Is So.
• 2013: Play Another Round
• 2015: Stala & SO.

EPs

• 2001: 3+1
• 2008: Shout
• 2011: Gimme Five
• 2013: Naughty or Nice

Singles

• 2010: Everything For Money
• 2012: Life Goes On
• 2013: Rock Until I'm Done
• 2014: Shine Out
• 2015: When The Night Falls

Tours

• 2000: Burn the rock's tour (Finland)
• 2012: Stala & So. European tour (Europe)
• 2013: Hair band's UK tour (United Kingdom)
• 2015: Stala & So. promo-tour (Finland)

Sources

• www.stalaso.com