ArtistInfo

Smilers

Band, *1991 EE
Rock and Pop

Estonian-Finnish rock band formed in 1991 by Hendrik Sal-Saller. They started out in Finland, where they released their debut album and an EP with English-language songs - these recordings were later released in Estonia on a compilation album covering the years 1994-1996. After success eluded, they turned to the Estonian market with their second album which was in their native language. Very quickly Smilers became one of the most popular Estonian bands. In 2004 they won Artist of the Year award at the Estonian Music Awards and were also awarded the Gold Disc for Song of the Year for "Ainult unustamiseks" at the Estonian Pop Music Awards. Current lineup: * Hendrik Sal-Saller – vocals, guitar * Urmas Jaarman – bass, backing vocals * Mikko Saira – keyboards * Erko Laurimaa – guitar * Raido Kurri – drums Former members: * Eba Mäkynen – guitar * Lare Murtomaa – guitar * Martin Jürman – guitar * Anssi Saarnilehto – bass * Cheri – bass * Petteri Hasa – drums * Marko Kainulainen – drums * Jari Alanen (The Lid) – drums * Jami Haapanen – drums

Members

	Petteri Hasa dr *1971 FI
	Marko Kainulainen dr, perc
	Jami Haapanen dr, perc
	Martin Jürman acg
	Hendrik Sal-Saller voc, acg, eg *1966 EE
	Raido Kurri dr, voc *1973 EE
	Cheri b
	Lare Murtomaa g, eg
	Eba Mäkynen g, bvoc
	Anssi Saarnilehto b, eb *1965 FI
	Mikko Saira org, ep, syn
	Jari Alanen dr, perc
	Urmas Jaarman b, voc
	Erko Laurimaa b
	Merzi dr