Singer Vinger Explained

Singer Vinger is an Estonian punk rock band. It was founded in 1985, before that being named Pära Trust (Backside Trust, 1979–1983), Turist (Tourist, 1983–1985), and Aken (Window), among other names. The name Singer Vinger was picked by the authorities because Turist was deemed inappropriate by the Soviet Estonian ministry of culture.^[1] Throughout the name changes, the band's leader, main songwriter, and singer has been Hardi Volmer. The main themes in the band's songs are social-critical irony and humour.

Members

• Hardi Volmer – vocals
• Roald Jürlau – guitar, back vocal
• Mihkel Raud – guitar
• Rein Joasoo – drums
• Avo Ulvik – keyboards (until 2011)^[2]
• Ülo Krigul – keyboards (since 2011)
• Jaanus Raudkats – bass (1990, 1995 to 1999)
• Eerik Olle – bass

Turist

• Hardi Volmer – vocals
• Veljo Vingissar (Vink) – vocals, guitar
• Roald Jürlau (Jürilaud) – guitar
• Avo Ulvik (Ulvaeus) – keyboards
• Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums (until April 1985)
• Rein Joasoo – drums (since April 1985)
• Eerik Olle – bass
• Villu Veski – keyboards, saxophone

Pära Trust

• Jaak Arro (Jekabs) – vocals (until February 1982)
• Veljo Vingissar (Vink) – guitar
• Jüri Kermik – guitar (until September 1981)
• Roald Jürlau (Rollo) – guitar (since September 1981)
• Hardi Volmer – drums (until February 1982), vocals (since February 1982)
• Andrus Kerstenbeck (Kersta) – drums (since February 1982)
• Eerik Olle – bass

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)

Notes and References

1. Booklet of their release “Troinoi” (2000)
2. Web site: Singer-Vinger irrutas bändist klahvimees Avo Ulviku. 2021-08-01. Kroonika.