Terveet Kädet

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Terveet Kädet are a legendary Finnish hardcore punk band, the first in Finland. The group was founded in Tornio in January in 1980. They have had a major influence on bands from all over the world, especially in Brazil (which some have claimed was because of a member from the leading band Olho Seco and his enthusiasm/connections to that country's scene). Even Sepultura's/Soulfly's Max Cavalera has mentioned Terveet Kädet as one of his all-time favourite bands.

The band's line-up has changed several times, and the singer Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä is the only original member left. He has nowadays a very non-rock'n'roll occupation, working as a librarian.

The name "Terveet Kädet" means "Healthy Hands".

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Current Line-Up

Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä - Vocals, lyrics
Ilari - Guitar
Lene - Bass
Peedro - Drums

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Past Line-Ups

2000- 2006: Läjä- vocals / Maike- guitar / Lene- guitar / Puksu- bass / Luttinen- drums

2000: Läjä- vocals / Tilli- drums / Maike- guitar / Lene- guitar / Puksu- bass

1998-2000: Läjä- vocals / Tilli- drums / Maike- guitar / Puksu- bass

1991-1998: Läjä- vocals / Tilli- drums / Maike- guitar / Lene- bass

1990-1991: Läjä- vocals / Tilli- drums / Maike- guitar / Kähmy- bass

1984-1990: Läjä-vocals / Piäsky- bass / Tiimo- guitar/ Tilli- drums

1983-1984: Läjä- vocals / Piäsky- bass / Tiimo- guitar / Walde- drums (died in '84)

1980-1983: Läjä- vocals / Piäsky- bass / Tiimo- guitar / Peedro- drums

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External Links

The official website of Terveet Kädet is found at http://www.terveetkadet.tk
Läjä Äijälä's Myspace page can be found at http://www.myspace.com/lajatk