Fröbelin Palikat
Fröbelin Palikat is a Finnish children's music band. The band was formed in 1987 by kindergarten teachers Mats Lillrank, Ari Bergström, and Hannu Mäkelä, who had met while studying at Helsingin lastentarhanopettajaopisto in 1981–1983.[1] Timo Nuutinen joined the band later in 1987.[1] The name Fröbelin Palikat ("Fröbel's blocks") derives from the educational toy blocks designed by German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel.[1]
Fröbelin Palikat | |
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| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | Children's music, Rock 'n' roll, Rockabilly, Blues Rock |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Website | www |
| Members | Mats Lillrank Ari Bergström Hannu Mäkelä Timo Nuutinen |
With over 423,220 records sold,[2] Fröbelin Palikat is one of the best-selling music artists in Finland.
Band members
- Mats Lillrank – lead vocals, guitar
- Ari Bergström – keyboards, backing vocals
- Hannu Mäkelä – drums
- Timo Nuutinen – bass guitar, guitar, backing vocals
Discography
Albums
- Fröbelin Palikat (1991)
- Sutsisatsi (1993)
- Sätkyukot (1994)
- Hippulat vinkumaan (1996)
- Zupadibum (1998)
- Saa tonttuilla! (2000)
- Pii-paa (2004)
- Hui hai (2009)
Compilations albums
- Parhaat palat (2002)
DVD/VHS
- Parhaat leikkilaulut 1 (VHS, 1995; DVD, 2007)
- Parhaat leikkilaulut 2 (VHS, 1996; DVD, 2007)
- Lisää leikkilauluja (VHS, 1999; DVD, 2007)
- Parhaat videot (VHS, 2003)
- Fröbelin Palikat (DVD, 2004)
- Uudet kujeet (DVD, 2007)
- Jaksaa heilua (DVD, 2012)
Other
- Bob the Builder's Finnish theme song
References
- "Historia" (in Finnish). Fröbelin Palikat. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
- "Tilastot – Fröbelin Palikat" (in Finnish). IFPI Finland. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
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