Born August 26th, 1957 in Nokia, Finland. A Finnish singer-songwriter, who started his career in the late 70's and has since recorded dozens of albums. Has been the frontman for several bands such as Kari Peitsamo Ja Ankkuli, Kari Peitsamo Revival, Kari Peitsamon Skootteri, Kari Peitsamo & Aku Ankkuli and Kari Peitsamo & Hirttämättömät.

Was a candidate for SKP (Finnish Communist Party) in the 2003 parliamentary elections.