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Sami Järvinen Petri Puolitaival Okke Komulainen Tomi Vartiainen Timo Tolonen Mato Valtonen Sakke Järvenpää Tume Uusitalo Jonttu Virta

ex Hannu Lemola, Heikki Keskinen, Mauri Sumén, Jone Takamäki, Harri Kinnunen, Pekka Virtanen, Costello Hautamäki, Sakari Kuosmanen, Silu Seppälä, Esa Niiva, Pekka Järvinen, Reijo Heiskanen, Kari Lehtinen, Igor Sidorow, Markus Heikkerö, Timo Vuorinen, Jukka Kotialho, Jarmo Poutiainen, Heinäsirkka, Sakari Eerola, Pimme Korhonen, Ralf Henrik Lindholm, Olli Pekkola, Timo Järvinen, Ari Pänttönen, Pekka Laakso, Kari Kajala, Kristiina Helander, Henkka Heinomaa, Ari Asunmaa, Kartano Kaatrakoski, Jone Hänninen, Arto Heinomaa, Jukka Käyhkö, Juha-Matti Leskinen, Jukka-Matti Leskinen, Olli Palkamo, Tapio Luumi, Kiki Jokelainen, Markku Kalliolevo, Juha Pönni

Sleepy Sleepers is a Finnish novelty rock band from Lahti, founded in 1974. Former female vocalist for the band Heinäsirkka is rumored to have left the group after some male members of the band pissed on her on stage. In 1989 Finnish movie director Aki Kaurismäki asked the band to perform in his movie Leningrad Cowboys go America. Due to the success of Leningrad Cowboys, Sleepy Sleepers was put aside.

Sleepy Sleepers made a comeback in 2007 by releasing a new album.

Members:
Sakke Järvenpää - vocals (1974- )
Esa Niiva - saxophone (1989-)
Tuomas Uusitalo - guitar, vocals (2003- )
Varre Vartiainen - guitar (2003- )
Timo Tolonen - bass (2003- )
Okke Komulainen - keyboards (2003- )
Sami Järvinen - drums (2003- )
Aino Laakso - vocals (2024- )

Former members:
Sakke Eerola - vocals (1974-1975)
Speedy Laakso - vocals (1974-1975)
Zapa Kajala - vocals (1974-1975)
Olli Palkamo - guitar (1974-1975)
Jussi Kalliomäki - guitar (1974-1975)
Jukka Juki Käyhkö - bass (1974-1975)
Ari Nakke Pänttönen - drums (1974-1975, 1978-1980)
Timppa Järvinen - guitar (1975, 1978-1983)
Jukka Kotialho - vocals (1975-1976)
Jukka-Matti (vai Juha-Matti) Leskinen - guitar (1975)
Juha Pönni - drums (1975)
Timo Vuorinen - bass (1975-1976)
Tapio Henkka Heinomaa - bass (1975, 1977 Takaisin Karjalaan-LP)
Juha Jive Laitila - vocals (1975)
Arto Wallu Heinomaa - guitar (1975)
Olli Pekkola - guitar (1975-1978)
Tapsa Luumi - drums (1975-1977)
Jori Kiki Jokelainen - vocals (1975-1977)
Jarmo Poutiainen - bass (1976)
Markus Heikkerö - vocals, drums (1976-1978)
Kari Pitkä Lehtinen - bass (1976-1985)
Igor Sidorow - saxophone, flute, keyboards (1976-1979), studio member, only one gig.
Heinäsirkka - vocals, go go girl (1976-1978, 1986-87)
Lepakko – go go girl (1976-1978)
Markku Hiski Kalliolevo - drums (1977)
Dave Lindholm - guitar, piano, vocals (1978-1982) guest star
Jone Hänninen - vocals (1980-1982)
Ari Pulu Asunmaa – gig DJ, vocals (1981-1985)
Tiina Tiikeri – vocals, keyboards (1980-1985)
Kai Jauhiainen - drums (1981)
Hande Lemola - drums (1981-1982)
Albert Järvinen - guitar (1981-1982)
Kartano Kaatrakoski - drums (1982-1983, 1985)
Costello Hautamäki - guitar (1983)
Reijo Heiskanen - guitar (1983-1984)
Saku Kuosmanen – guitar, bass, vocals (1983-198?)
Hate Kinnunen - drums (1983-1985)
Heikki Keskinen - saxophone (1983,1988)
Pekka Virtanen - guitar (1984-1988)
Dirty Dave ? - guitar (1984)
Tony Lapaluzzi - guitar (1984)
Jonttu Virta - guitar (1985-1986)
Mauri Sumen - keyboards, bass (1985-2006)
Silu Seppälä - bass (1985-1989)
Pimme Korhonen - drums (1986-1989)
Jone Takamäki - saxophone (1986-1989)
Lyle Närvänen - guitar (1989-1991)
Jouko Hohko - guitar (1991)
Jore Marjaranta - vocals (1991)
Jami Haapanen - drums (1991)
Mato Valtonen - vocals (1975-2024 )

ALBUMS


Sleepy Sleepers
Vain Elämää - Only Rock'N'Roll
2015, CD, Album, Johanna Kustannus
Sleepy Sleepers
El Reino
2013, CD, Hype Records (3), ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Klassikot Volume 2
2013
Sleepy Sleepers
Klassikot
2012
Sleepy Sleepers
Levyraati - Metsäratio
2010, CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + Box, Comp, Sony Music
Sleepy Sleepers
Parhaat
2008, CD, Comp, Megamania, Johanna Kustannus
Sleepy Sleepers
Eurowiisut Terveisiä Perseestä
2007, CD, Album, Leningrad Cowboys Ltd
Roni Aaron & Sleepy Sleepers
Kekkonen Helsingissä
2007, CD, Album, Leningrad Cowboys Ltd
Sleepy Sleepers
Collections
2007
Sleepy Sleepers
Lauluja Rakastamisen Vaikeudesta
2006, CD, Comp, Megamania,
Sleepy Sleepers
Soppa
2006
Sleepy Sleepers
Kekkonen
2003, 2xCD, Comp, Columbia, Sony Music, EMI Finland, Columbia
Sleepy Sleepers
Lainapeitteet
2000, CD, Comp, Columbia
Sleepy Sleepers
Vanhat Killerit 2
2000, CD, ,
Classic Rock/Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Parhaista Parhaat
1994
Sleepy Sleepers
Ei Koskaan Seiso Swatch
1990, 7", Single, Promo, Megamania, Swatch
Sleepy Sleepers
On Vain Kaksi Tapaa Harrastaa Seksiä
1989, 12", Suomen Punainen Risti
Sleepy Sleepers
Tutti Frutti / Ootko Yksin Sä Nyt
1989, 7", Single, AMT
Sleepy Sleepers
Makkaraa (Oodi Lehmälle)
1989, 7", Single, AMT
Sleepy Sleepers
Pers'Puolet
1989
Sleepy Sleepers
CBS-Klassikot
1989
Sleepy Sleepers
Sings Elvis
1989
Sleepy Sleepers
Olympia Levy
1988, 7", Single, AMT, AMT, ,
Spoken Word/Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Viilaten Ja Höyläten / Sulle Silmäni Annan
1988, 7", AMT, AMT
Sleepy Sleepers
Näitä Polkuja Tallaan / Et Voi Tulla Rajan Taa
1988, 7", AMT
Sleepy Sleepers
Turakaisten Paratiisi
1988, Vinyl, ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Extra
1988
Sleepy Sleepers
Kaiken Takana On Nainen
1987, 7", AMT, ,
Classic Rock/Parody/Pop Rock
Sleepy Sleepers
Sings Matti Ja Teppo
1987, ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Bäck Tö Eesti - 40 Vuotta Hyvää Vodkaa
1986, 7", Single, AMT
Sleepy Sleepers, Leningrad Cowboys
"Rock´y VI promo"
1986, Cass, Promo, AMT
Sleepy Sleepers
Pölkyllä Päähän
1986
Sleepy Sleepers
Rock´y VI - Pölkyllä Päähän
1986, ,
Rock & Roll/Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Rock'y VI
1986
Sleepy Sleepers
On Se Niin Väärin
1985, 7", Single, Virgin
Sleepy Sleepers
Vanhat Killerit
1985, ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Hottentotti
1985
Sleepy Sleepers
Born In The S.A.V.O...
1985
Sleepy Sleepers
Simpeleen Ilotalo
1984, 12", Maxi, CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
Järkee Vai Ei
1984, 7", CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
Voikkaa Ja Huikkaa
1984
Sleepy Sleepers
Alma Tädin Illuusio
1983, ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Chinese Nights
1983
Sleepy Sleepers
Kerran Koin Mä Rakkauden / Kaduttava Homma
1982, 7", Single, CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
Sleepy Sleepers In Rio
1982, VHS, PAL, als, R-Video
Sleepy Sleepers
In The Rio
1982, Vinyl Gatefold, ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Tuu Tuu Juntti
1982
Sleepy Sleepers
Hevi Tappaa
1981, 7", Single, CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
Ilotyttö / Viikonalkuäiti
1981, 7", Single, CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
Levyraati
1981, Vinyl, Vinyl, ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Maailman Kierto / Hai Sie Tiikeri
1981
Sleepy Sleepers
Metsäratio
1980, 7", Single, CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
Metsäratio
1980, Vinyl Gatefold, ,
Parody
Sleepy Sleepers
Tarzan / Kesämopo
1979, 7", Single, CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
On Niin Hikikin
1979, 7", Single, CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
The Mopott Show
1979, Vinyl, ,
Parody/Rock & Roll/Pop Rock/Classic Rock
Sleepy Sleepers
Syö Lanttuva
1978, 7", CBS
Sleepy Sleepers
Holiday In New York '59
1978
Sleepy Sleepers
Pahimmat - The Worst Of The Sleepy Sleepers
1978
Sleepy Sleepers
Anarkiaa Karjalassa
1977, 7", EMI
Sleepy Sleepers
Takaisin Karjalaan
1977, Vinyl, ,
Parody/Punk
Sleepy Sleepers
Jimi
1976, 7", Single, EMI
The Sleepy Sleepers*
Mikä Meno Täällä On Päällä / Traktori
1976
Sleepy Sleepers
Livet I Bordell
1976
The Sleepy Sleepers*
Kuka Mitä Häh / Linda Kerro Hinta
1975
The Sleepy Sleepers*
Väinö
1975
The Sleepy Sleepers*
Sinulle Äiti
1975
Sleepy Sleepers
Super 2 Vol.2
CD, Unofficial, Not On Label
Sleepy Sleepers
Holiday In New York 59 / Sinulle Äiti

APPEARANCES +


Dead Kommunist
Expanding The Overton Window
2018
Various
Kaikkien Aikojen Juomalaulut
2010, 3x CD, ,
Folk Rock/Pop Rock/Schlager/Punk/Parody
Albert Järvinen
Finnish Guitar Legend Video History 1974-1990
2007, DVD-V, PAL, Pan Vision,
Various
Suomirokkia 10
2005, ,
Pop Rock
Thee Ultra Bimboos
Supermess
1997, Vinyl, ,
Garage Rock
Various
Suomi-Rock 1987
1994, CD, ,
Pop Rock/Indie Rock/Classic Rock
Various
Baarikärpäsiä 2 - 21 Laulua Ilosta, Surusta Ja Viinasta
1991
Various
Bändisuosikit
1976, LP, Comp, Odeon
Various
Rahojen Rytmiä Ja 55 Muuta Mainosiskelmää
2015, 2xCD, Comp, Artie Music, ,
Promotional
Various
Intiaanikesä Vol. 5
2013, 2xCD, Comp, AXR Music, ,
Reggae/Ballad/Euro House/Pop Rock/Pop Rap/Disco/Hip Hop/Europop/Synth-pop/Latin/RnB/Swing
Various
Kaikkien Aikojen Suomirock-klassikot 2
2011, 3xCD, Comp, Capitol Records, ,
Pop Rock/Alternative Rock/Vocal/Prog Rock/Folk Rock/Symphonic Metal/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal/Nu Metal/Synth-pop/Downtempo/Goth Rock/Rock & Roll/Beat/Schlager/Glam/Punk/Parody/New Wave
Various
The Ultimate 70s
2009, 5xCD, Comp, Sony Music, RCA, ,
Schlager/Pop Rock/Disco
Various
Suomirockin Kultainen 80-luku (SataRock-aarretta)
2009, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Poko Rekords, EMI Finland,
Various
The Ultimate 80s - 100 Tracks
2009, 5xCD, Comp, Sony Music, RCA, ,
Euro-Disco/Disco/Pop Rap/Synth-pop/Pop Rock/Soft Rock/New Wave/Schlager/Italo-Disco/Soul/Soundtrack/Theme/Classic Rock/Parody/Rock & Roll/Symphonic Rock/Folk Rock/Acoustic/House/Vocal/Heavy Metal/Hi NRG/Rockabilly/RnB/Swing/Funk/Electro/Downtempo/Ballad/Cubano/Country Rock/Acid House/Euro House/Reggae-Pop/Breakbeat/Punk/Ambient/Prog Rock/Europop
Various
Punk On! 20 Suomipunk klassikkoa
2008, CD, Comp, Hyena Records (3)
Various
Viekää Minut Baariin!
2007, CD, Comp, Edel Records, ,
Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Parody/Pop Rock/Schlager
Various
Musiikkia Elokuvasta Matti
2006, CD, Comp, Poko Rekords, Poko Rekords, ,
Soundtrack
Various
Muistojen 80-luku - 1988
2006, 3xCD, Comp, Valitut Palat,
Various
Muistojen 80-luku - 1980
2005, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Valitut Palat
Various
Rockin Korkeat Korot
2004, CD, Comp, Edel Records, ,
Pop Rock/Schlager/Disco/Ballad/Soft Rock/Europop
Various
Miehestä mittaa - 22 rallia tosi äijille
2004, CD, Album, Comp, Poko Rekords,
Various
Populärmusik Från Vittula
2004, CD, Album, Happy End Music
Various
Ohi On! ☆14 Armeija-ajan Klassikkoa☆
2004, CD, Comp, Columbia, ,
Marches/Schlager/Soft Rock/Punk/Pop Rock/Synth-pop/Euro House/Parody/Folk Rock/Classic Rock/Rock & Roll/Hard Rock/Military
Various
Muistojen 70-Luku - 1978
2004, 3x CD, Box Set, ,
Schlager/Ballad/Parody/Pop Rock/Disco/Folk/Country/Vocal/Romani/Folk Rock
Various
Suomen Paras Ilmakitaralevy
2003, 2xCD, Comp, Copy Prot., Capitol Records, ,
Pop Rock/Hard Rock/Surf/Blues Rock/Rock & Roll/Rockabilly
Various
Muistojen 70-Luku - 1979
2003, 3x CD, Box Set, ,
Schlager/Folk/Classic Rock/Soft Rock/Vocal/New Wave/Disco/Ballad/Folk Rock/Pop Rock/Soul/Parody/Punk/Blues Rock
Various
Muistojen 70-Luku - 1975
2003, 3x CD, Box Set, ,
Schlager/Pop Rock/Country/Folk/Blues Rock/Rock & Roll/Disco/Vocal/Folk Rock/Dixieland/Swing/Parody/Ballad
Various
Armottomat 2 - Ja Piina Jatkuu...
2002, 2xCD, Comp, Columbia, Columbia, Columbia
Various
Urheiluhullu
2002, CD, Comp, AXR
Various
Muistojen 70-luku - 1976
2002, 3x CD, Box Set, ,
Folk/Schlager/Pop Rock
Various
Armottomat - 40 Klassikkoa Sietokyvyn Rajamailta
2002, ,
Parody
Various
Suomirokkia 6
2001, 2xCD, Comp, Poko Rekords, ,
Pop Rock/Alternative Rock/Classic Rock/Synth-pop/Downtempo/Trip Hop/Hip Hop/Trance/Goth Rock/Folk/Folk Rock/Power Pop/Indie Rock/Country/Symphonic Metal
Various
Absolute 80's
2001, 3xCD, Comp + Box, EMI Finland, ,
Classic Rock/Pop Rock/Synth-pop/Soft Rock/Punk/Hard Rock
Various
Suomirokkia 4
1999, ,
Rock & Roll/Parody/Punk/Blues Rock/Alternative Rock/Hard Rock/Classic Rock/Heavy Metal/Goth Rock/Pop Rock/New Wave
Various
Suomi-Rock 1988
1994, CD, Comp, Poko Rekords
Various
Baarikärpäsiä 3
1992,
Various
Baarikärpäsiä 2 - 21 Laulua Ilosta, Surusta Ja Viinasta
1991
Various
Suomi Soi '89
1989
Various
Balladi
1989, 2x Vinyl, ,
Ballad/Pop Rock
Various
Superhitit
1988, Cass, Comp, M & T Production,
Various
Suomen Valiot
1988
Various
Hyvä Suomi - 14 Kotimaista Huippuhittiä
1988
Various
Hyvät Pahat Ja Rokit
1986, LP, Comp, Finnlevy, ,
Pop Rock
Various
Hyvät Pahat Ja Rokit
1986, LP, Comp, TP, Finnlevy, ,
Pop Rock
Various
Kansainvälinen Seikkailija Joe Smith Rasilian Satemetsässä / Seikkailu Viitakossa
1986
Various
Suomen Suosikit 2
1981, LP, Comp, CBS,
Various
TV Räjähtää!
1981, Vinyl, ,
Punk/New Wave/Pop Rock
Various
Rokki Diggari - Straight Rock'n'Roll Movie - Soundtrack
1981, Vinyl Laminated cover, ,
Rock & Roll/Rockabilly
Various
Suomen Suursuosikit
1978, LP, Comp, CBS Records OY
Various
Mukavaa Musaa 10
1976, Vinyl, ,
Schlager
Various
Mukavaa Musaa 9
1975, LP, Comp, Odeon, ,
Schlager/Pop Rock/Funk/Classic Rock
Various
Kotimaisen Viihteen Vuosikymmen: 70 Luku
CD, Comp, Positiivarit, ,
Classic Rock/Pop Rock/Ballad/Schlager
Julkusen Mulkku*
Julkusen Mulkku
2024, LP, Album, Unofficial, Semptalin
Various
It's Too Hot To Rock (Part 1): Break The Sonic Barrier
2005
Various
Killed By Death Volume 40
1998, LP, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label