This is not Black Water, Sir. Black Water was the previous line-up. Here´s a short but correct piece of history: Stratovarius came to be in august-84, when Staffan, Tuomo and John had their first rehearsal. Tuomo came up with the name, it´s totally his idea. The band played some gigs and made 2 demos, then Tuomo fired Staffan, due to peronal arguments(I was just a bystander), in late december-85.Tuomo´s friend Timo Tolkki was asked to join the band on a very short notice for a gig at the Aalborg festival in Denmark in January-86. After Denmark Tolkki joined the army and the guys agreed to continue when Timo came back. After Timo had served his time, Stratovarius continued working. With a new main composer, the group´s sound had changed and Vihevä already going to a more groove-orientated direction left the band. Jyrki Lentonen was called on duty and the rest I is history I guess...-John Vihervä, Bass, Ben Granfelt Band- (Stratovarius 1984-86)Keyssion wrote:This is probably the only pic I've seen that's from the Black Water -era (you know, the time when the band wasn't yet called Stratovarius ). Cool!
I think Tolkki said in a Radio Rock interview once that Tuomo and Stråhlman had made the name up in a rehearsal
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Damn, and look at how much time from this to nowadays!
Strato is definitly a colossal band!!!!!!!!
Strato is definitly a colossal band!!!!!!!!
Through the storms we've wandered
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Many mountains we have climbed
But all the bad times are behind
The road is free - I'm coming home
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Timo said that Staffan thought of the name Stratovarius
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May I interrupt? Does it really matter who thought the name, or when they started calling Stratovarius and left the name Black Water behind?
Silly discussion, I guess
Silly discussion, I guess
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Just like Scott not being the first to reach the South Pole.
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Why Stratovarius history does not indicate that the first was the keyboardist Mika Ervaskari?
Finnish Journal of Music Soundi 1 / 2002 Timo Tolkki interview says that Mika left the band in 1987 shortly before receiving the first recording contract.
Man's first recording was Timon of his "Hymn To Life solo album, as far as I remember about the case.
Finnish Journal of Music Soundi 1 / 2002 Timo Tolkki interview says that Mika left the band in 1987 shortly before receiving the first recording contract.
Man's first recording was Timon of his "Hymn To Life solo album, as far as I remember about the case.
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Stratovarius spent well before 1987, and in this case, the name of Mika would Stratovarius history. You would think now the band's musicians to know who plays in a band and has performed at various times. Timo hired / asked his friend Mika keyboard. And the time that Mika was still involved in 1987.
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Then ask any Strato member, there you'll find some useful info... If they dare to read this thread
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[quote="browneyedgirl"][quote="NeverendingAbyss"][quote="browneyedgirl"]Yep, he [i]was[/i] cute!
http://www.germanrock.de/zeitung/sonder ... varius.jpg[/quote]
Where did it go wrong! [/quote]
He probably married a great cook! [/quote][quote] apparantely TT would eat a pie for every guitar solo he played, which would explain a lot [/quote]
http://www.germanrock.de/zeitung/sonder ... varius.jpg[/quote]
Where did it go wrong! [/quote]
He probably married a great cook! [/quote][quote] apparantely TT would eat a pie for every guitar solo he played, which would explain a lot [/quote]
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And the only thing he's ever shredded is a block of cheeseapparantely TT would eat a pie for every guitar solo he played, which would explain a lot
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Now I understand why his songs were so cheesyAAAAAAAAAA wrote:And the only thing he's ever shredded is a block of cheeseapparantely TT would eat a pie for every guitar solo he played, which would explain a lot
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This is history. Hail Black Water!
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...........and long hair is still in style!
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Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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You have your long hair on someone else head??:shock:AAAAAAAAAA wrote:Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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Who is talking now, your ass or your head?Ilsekena wrote:You have your long hair on someone else head??:shock:AAAAAAAAAA wrote:Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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*whispering* Can an ass talk the talk?Arnold Layne wrote:Who is talking now, your ass or your head?Ilsekena wrote:You have your long hair on someone else head??:shock:AAAAAAAAAA wrote:Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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No, but he can grumble and mumble.Ilsekena wrote:*whispering* Can an ass talk the talk?Arnold Layne wrote:Who is talking now, your ass or your head?Ilsekena wrote:You have your long hair on someone else head??:shock:AAAAAAAAAA wrote:Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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Wonder what these 3 cute young men look like now? And those skinny-legged jeans of that era!!! I bet alot of Lanacane was sold in those days!:D Those were the days!
One tip about those skinny-legged jeans: before you put them on rub baby powder on your legs, they will slip on like a charm!
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They look not so rocky-freaky nowadays ofcourse but still pretty good. I mean Vihervä and Lassilla. Don't know nothing 'bout Stråhlman. Lassilla even keeps his hair long..browneyedgirl wrote:
Wonder what these 3 cute young men look like now? And those skinny-legged jeans of that era!!! I bet alot of Lanacane was sold in those days!:D Those were the days!
One tip about those skinny-legged jeans: before you put them on rub baby powder on your legs, they will slip on like a charm!
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All jeans are skinny jeans when Arnold wears them.
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Did Black Water ever officially release music?
OMG, they fired Jari! Bastards!
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Yes, if it belongs to Kim Kardashian!Ilsekena wrote:*whispering* Can an ass talk the talk?Arnold Layne wrote:Who is talking now, your ass or your head?Ilsekena wrote:You have your long hair on someone else head??:shock:AAAAAAAAAA wrote:Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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Öh, really? Today is a day filled with surprises..browneyedgirl wrote:Yes, if it belongs to Kim Kardashian!Ilsekena wrote:*whispering* Can an ass talk the talk?Arnold Layne wrote:Who is talking now, your ass or your head?Ilsekena wrote:You have your long hair on someone else head??:shock:AAAAAAAAAA wrote:Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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I would proudly pay to pontificate with such a prominent posterior.Ilsekena wrote:Öh, really? Today is a day filled with surprises..browneyedgirl wrote:Yes, if it belongs to Kim Kardashian!Ilsekena wrote:*whispering* Can an ass talk the talk?Arnold Layne wrote:Who is talking now, your ass or your head?Ilsekena wrote:You have your long hair on someone else head??:shock:AAAAAAAAAA wrote:Yes, but only if its on your head.browneyedgirl wrote:...........and long hair is still in style!
I found that one out the hard way. :pissed3:
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this is so..so.. So, what is your price? HUH?
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A free incontinental-breakfast. HUH!Ilsekena wrote: this is so..so.. So, what is your price? HUH?