Mr. Lordi

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Mr. Lordi (born 15 February 1974) is a Finnish musician, painter and graphic designer. He is the singer and songwriter for the hard rock band Lordi. He also makes all the costumes for the band. His real name is Tomi Petteri Putaansuu.

Mr. Lordi
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Background information
Birth nameTomi Petteri Putaansuu
Also known asHulk from Hell
Biomechanic Man
BornFebruary 15, 1974
Finland
Genreshard rock, Heavy Metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, painter, special effects make-up artist, actor, comics artist, graphic designer
Instrumentsvocals, bass, guitar
Years active1987 - present
Associated actsLordi, Wanda Whips Wall Street, Double Beat Und Bodys, Aliens, Holy Shit, Metalox

Putaansuu was born in Rovaniemi, Finland. He studied filmmaking in Tornio. While there, he created Lordi's first music video, "Inferno".[1] He formed the band Lordi in 1992. All publicity photographs of Mr. Lordi have his face hidden behind his mask and stage makeup. He does not talk about his private life or his real name for the media.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ahlroth, Jussi Associated By Bigpa (2006). Mie oon Lordi. Juva: Johnny Kniga. ISBN 951-0-32584-8.