Jukka Takalo, who has performed in well over 2,000 shows throughout his long career, is a singer-songwriter and performing artist best known initially as a member of the band Aknestik. Takalo has released seven studio albums both with Aknestik and as a solo artist. Some of his biggest hits include Suomirokkia, Avaruuden aikataulut, and Jokainen on vähän homo. He has also created family music together with Soiva Siili under the name Vastarannan Siili, and has done several stand-up tours with comedian Matti Patronen.
In addition, Takalo has written scripts and produced over a hundred music and other videos, as well as authored and published four books. His scripts have been used in comics and events, the most well-known of which is probably the Air Guitar World Championships. In recent years, collaboration with dance artist Heli-Maria Latola has also brought Takalo into the realm of performing arts. – –