Juice Leskinen

Sound

19 Feb 1950

† 24 Nov 2006

Juankoski, Finland

Biography

Juhani Juice Leskinen, better known as just Juice Leskinen (pronounced ˈjui̯se ˈleskinen), was one of the most prominent Finnish singer-songwriters of the late 20th century. From the early 1970s onward he released nearly 30 full-length albums, as well as writing song lyrics for dozens of Finnish artists. Several of Leskinen's songs have reached classic status in Finnish popular music. His early records are considered staples of the so-called Manserock movement of the mid-'70s. In addition to Les...