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Siberia (2)

A Finnish band founded in 1981 by Jari Yliaho, Paavo Kaihola (both formerly in [a=Donna (12)]) and Jari Loisa (formerly in [a=Sister (4)]. Siberia released a few singles on [l=Q] label but the label was disbanded in autumn 1982. They started to record their first album without a record contract and soon they signed with [l=Poko Rekords]. The first album was out in April 1983. They released one EP (out in January 1984) on Poko before signing with [l=Polarvox Oy]. At the same time the band added a keyboard player, Kari Suosalmi, to their lineup. Their second album was out in 1984 and on summer 1985 the band announced they quit. Siberia made a short comeback in the mid 1990s and released their third album in 1995. Line-up: Jari Loisa - vocals, bass Jari Yliaho - guitar, vocals Paavo Kaihola - drums Kari Suosalmi - keyboards (since spring 1984)