Timo Tolkki

About

Guitarist, songwriter, and producer who was a member of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius.

Before Fame

He got his first guitar at age seven and started practicing obsessively, almost every waking hour.

Trivia

He left Stratovarius to focus on a solo, instrumental metal project.

Family Life

His father's suicide when he was twelve impacted him greatly.

Associated With

Tomi Putaansuu was another well-known Finish metal musician.