Janne Halmkrona

Janne Halmkrona (born April 29, 1968) is a Finnish musician. He is best known for playing in CMX, a band he joined in 1990, replacing Kimmo Suomalainen. He has also released two albums with Sapattivuosi, a Black Sabbath tribute band.[1] Halmkrona also worked as an A&R manager for Sony BMG Finland.

Janne Halmkrona
Born (1968-04-29) April 29, 1968
Finland
NationalityFinish
OccupationMusician
Known forBest known for playing in CMX

Halmkrona holds a master's degree in musicology.[2] His playing has been influenced by bands such as the Sex Pistols, Judas Priest, Yes and Genesis.[3] In addition to his guitar playing, he has also done radio work for Radio Helsinki, hosting a weekly show "Sabotaasi" and "Heviurpot", where he and Lasse Kurki played 1980s hard rock classics.[4]

Halmkrona has co-produced two CMX albums, Veljeskunta (1991) and Aion (2003), as well as Sodankylä (2004) by Maj Karma. He has also worked as executive producer for pop singer/pianist Elviira.[5][6]

Discography

With CMX
See CMX discography.

With Sapattivuosi
  • Sapattivuosi (2003)
  • Vol. 2 (2005)[7]
  • Ihmisen merkki (2009)

Notes
  1. Imperiumi.net | Tulostinystävällinen versio
  2. Humanistilehti 4
  3. The Crash – Finpop.net
  4. "Seuraava trendi – heviurpot – – Blogit – HS.fi". Archived from the original on August 12, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
  5. Imperiumi.net
  6. Elviira – Musiikki
  7. finnishcharts.com – Discography Sapattivuosi
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