Emppu Vuorinen
Finnish guitarist and songwriter for Nightwish
Born
June 24th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Finland
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Guitarist and songwriter contributed to the symphonic metal band Nightwish, which achieved international fame. Started musical career in the mid-1990s, forming the band and collaborating on multiple albums that defined the genre. Instrumental in creating a unique sound blending classical elements with heavy metal. Participated in numerous tours across the globe, gaining a dedicated fanbase.
Co-founded Nightwish and released multiple albums
Contributed to the album 'Once' that included the hit 'Nemo'
Participated in world tours with Nightwish
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