Tag: Matti Siitonen

#OBITUARY: Fredi from Finland has died aged 78

By John Stanton on April 25, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

#OBITUARY: Fredi from Finland has died aged 78 Veteran of two Eurovision Song Contests Matti Kalevi Siitonen, also known as Fredi, has died aged 78. A popular figure in the Finnish music scene. he had a career that spanned some 45 years. Eurovision fans will know him from […]

#BIRTHDAY: Fredi from Finland is 78 today

By John Stanton on July 23, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

#BIRTHDAY: Fredi from Finland is 78 today Eurovision songs are occasionally branded – by muggles – as nonsense. Meaningless lyrics, daft arm-waving dance routines, and reinforcement of national stereotypes. Some of this may be true, but we love them nonetheless. Even if the title may make you think […]