Jukka Tapio Karjalainen (born 1957 in Helsinki) is a Finnish singer-songwriter. His first album came out in 1981 and he has been called the "Bruce Springsteen of Finland."[LINK: http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1513926.html] Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune He states that his music is a mix of "Blues, Rock´n´roll, Folk, Country, Soul, Funky, New Orleans stuff." He also listened to old-time musicians like Tommy Jarrell and Clarence Ashley while learning the 5-string banjo.[LINK: http://www.finpop.net/music/j__karjalainen.php] Interview from Finpop References 1957 birthsFinnish singer-songwritersJ. Karjalainen