| Don Johnson Big Band | |
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Don Johnson Big Band performing in May 2006. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Alternative, Electronic, Hip hop |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Universal Music, Beat Back |
| Website | donjohnsonbigband.com |
| Members | |
| Tommy Lindgren Johannes Laiho Kari Saarilahti Pekka Mikkonen |
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Don Johnson Big Band is an alternative hip hop group from Helsinki, Finland. Their music blends influences from a variety of genres such as electronic music, funk, rock and jazz.
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The name "Don Johnson Big Band" comes from the actor Don Johnson in the series Miami Vice. It was invented as a joke when the band couldn't think of any other name.
Don Johnson Big Band consists of four people: Tommy Lindgren (vocals), Kari Saarilahti (guitar), Johannes Laiho (keyboards) and Pekka Mikkonen (horns). Despite their name, they are not a big band, but instead a mix between rap, hip hop, techno, jazz, blues and rock. Regular featuring artists on DJBB gigs and albums are Juuso Hannukainen (percussion), Tero Rantanen (percussion), Emma Salokoski (vocals), and Teppo Mäkynen (turntables).
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
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| Peak position on Finnish Singles Chart | Weeks on chart | |||
| 2003 | "One MC, One Delay"[1] | 2 | 19 | Breaking Daylight |
| "Jah Jah Blow Job"[2] | 4 | 6 | ||
| 2006 | "Road"[3] | 1 | 5 | Don Johnson Big Band |
| "Busy Relaxin'"[4] | 12 | 2 | ||
| 2009 | "L.L.H."[5] | 6 | 2 | Records Are Forever |