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Sipe Santapukki
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Background information
Birth name Simo Johannes Santapukki
Born (1977-12-20) December 20, 1977 (age 47)
Lahti, Finland
Genres Rock
Instruments Drums
Years active 1991–present
Associated acts Apulanta

Simo "Sipe" Santapukki (born December 20, 1977) is a well-known Finnish musician. He is most famous as the drummer for the popular rock band Apulanta. Sipe was born in Lahti, Finland.

Sipe joined Apulanta in 1991. He has been the band's drummer since its early days. He graduated from Heinolan Lyseonmäen high school.

Sipe's Music World

Sipe is best known for his drumming in the band Apulanta. The band has been making music for a long time.

His Solo Album

In 2002, Sipe released his own album. It was simply called Sipe. Many other famous Finnish singers helped him on this album.

Songs from Sipe

  • Sipe -CD (2002)
  • Häiriintynyt kuu (2002)
  • Seurataan johtajaa (2002)

More About Sipe

Besides music, Sipe has other interesting hobbies and talents.

Love for Motor Sports

Sipe is a big fan of motor sports. He even competes in races! In 2004, he won a silver medal in the Finnish Formula 3 competition. That's a big achievement!

Art Exhibitions

Sipe is also an artist. In 2003, he had his own art show. It was held in Heinola. The exhibition was called Narrilaivan kapteeni, which means "Captain of the Ship of Fools."

On TV

In 2020, Sipe became a judge on the TV show The Voice of Finland. He judged the singing competition alongside his bandmate, Toni Wirtanen.

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