The Rasmus

Biography

One cold December day, about nine years ago, an unknown band stepped on stage in their high school in Helsinki, Finland for the very first time. This band became known as The Rasmus and is now one of Finland's most respected bands. Never did these four guys expect that in less then ten years time that they would be this big. They have won several gold and platinum records as well as several Finnish Grammy awards and a following of tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans (including the webmisteresses of this site). Powerful, amazing, and energetic are three words that describe The Rasmus best.

The Rasmus are:
Lauri Ylönen-vocals and songwriter
Pauli Rantasalmi-guitars
Eero Heinonen-bass
Aki Hakala-drums
*Janne - Original Drummer*

Lauri, a vocalist whose voice is full of fire and soaring beauty, is also one of the most respected and loved composers in Finland today.
"My lyrics are always personal and every word has a meaning that reminds me
of something that has happened", Lauri says.
Pauli, an excellent guitarist, has been recognized as a producer (Producer of the year at the Finnish Grammy 2001). He has helped Finnish bands like Killer and Kwan to create number 1 hits!
Eero, who is definitely the calmest man in the band, plays the bass. He finds his strength in meditation and music. "Sahaja yoga gives me a peace of mind", the soulful bass player explains.
Aki joined the band in 1999. Before that, he was selling The Rasmus merchandise at their shows.
"Pauli asked me to join after we had jammed together. Which is great, because I pretty much suck in everything else but playing the drums", Aki sarcastically laughs.
They have only recently landed in the States with the U.S. release of Dead Letters, ("The best album I have ever heard! If you don't have it, get it!"-Monkey, a webmistress of this site) and with the release of the single "In the Shadows".

(Biography source: www.therasmus.com) </body> </html>