Janne Halmkrona

Janne Halmkrona
Born (1968-04-29) April 29, 1968
Finland
Nationality Finish
Occupation Musician
Known for Best known for playing in CMX

Janne Halmkrona (born April 29, 1968) is a Finnish musician. He is best known for playing in CMX, a band he joined in 1990, replacing Kimmo Suomalainen. He has also released two albums with Sapattivuosi, a Black Sabbath tribute band.[1] Halmkrona also worked as an A&R manager for Sony BMG Finland.

Halmkrona holds a Master's degree in musicology.[2] His playing has been influenced by bands such as the Sex Pistols, Judas Priest, Yes and Genesis.[3] In addition to his guitar playing, he has also done radio work for Radio Helsinki, hosting a weekly show "Sabotaasi" and "Heviurpot", where he and Lasse Kurki played 1980s hard rock classics.[4]

Halmkrona has co-produced two CMX albums, Veljeskunta (1991) and Aion (2003), as well as Sodankylä (2004) by Maj Karma. He has also worked as executive producer for pop singer/pianist Elviira.[5][6]

Discography

With CMX

See CMX discography.

With Sapattivuosi

  • Sapattivuosi (2003)
  • Vol. 2 (2005)[7]
  • Ihmisen merkki (2009)

Notes

  1. ↑ Imperiumi.net | Tulostinystävällinen versio
  2. ↑ Humanistilehti 4
  3. ↑ The Crash - Finpop.net
  4. ↑ Seuraava trendi - heviurpot - - Blogit - HS.fi
  5. ↑ Imperiumi.net
  6. ↑ Elviira - Musiikki
  7. ↑ finnishcharts.com - Discography Sapattivuosi


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