Singer Vinger

Singer Vinger
Singer Vinger in the courtyard of Toompea Castle (2009).
Background information
Also known as	Singer-Vinger
Origin	Estonia
Genres	Punk rock Rock
Years active	1986–present
Associated acts	Pära Trust, Turist
Members	Hardi Volmer Roald Jürlau Mihkel Raud Rein Joasoo Avo Ulvik Eerik Olle Elmu Värk Jaanus Raudkats

Singer Vinger is an Estonian punk rock band. It was founded in 1986, before that being named Pära Trust (Backside trust, 1979–83), Turist (Tourist, 1983–84) and Aken (Window) among others; the name Singer Vinger was picked by authorities, because "Turist" was deemed inappropriate by the Soviet Estonian ministry of culture. Its leader, songwriter and singer is and has been throughout the name changes Hardi Volmer. Main themes in band's songs are social-critic irony and humour.

Members

• Hardi Volmer – vocals
• Roald Jürlau – guitar, back vocal
• Mihkel Raud – guitar
• Rein Joasoo – drums
• Avo Ulvik – keyboards
• Jaanus Raudkats– bass

Pära Trust

• Jaak Arro (Jekabs) – vocals
• Veljo Vingissaar (Vink) – guitar
• Jüri Kermik – bass
• Hardi Volmer – drums

Turist

• Hardi Volmer – vocals
• Veljo Vingissaar – vocals, guitar
• Eerik Olle – bass
• Roald Jürlau (Jürilaud) – guitar
• Avo Ulvik (Ulvaeus) – keyboards
• Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums
• Villu Veski – keyboards, saxophone

Albums

• Singer Vinger (1988)
• Jää jumalaga puberteet (1989)
• Reanimatsioon (1995)
• Amneesia (1996)
• Troinoi (2000)
• Ärq ei lääq (2003)
• Eesti Kullafond: Singer Vinger (2005)
• 20 aastat singumist ja vingumist (2006)
• Suu laulab, Süda läigib (2012)