For the first time, Finland won the Eurovision Song Contest, which was founded in 1956. The country was represented by “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by the rock rock band Lordi.
Lordi
Professionally known as Mr. Lordi, Tomi Petteri Putaansuu is the lead singer of the band. He wrote the song with his Lordi bandmates Leena Maria “Miss Awa” Piesa, Jussi “Mr. Amen” Sydänmaa, Nick “Mr. Kalma” Hurme and Sampsa “Mr. Kita” Astala.
In 1992, Mr. Lordi formed Lordi. The members of band are known for the monster masks they wear and the horror elements they use in their music videos and concerts.
On February 15, 2006, Mr. Lordi turned 32. He was born in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, which is around 827 kilometers away from Helsinki.
Eurovision 2006 results
| song competition: Eurovision Song Contest organizer: European Broadcasting Union |
| edition: 51st date: May 20, 2006 venue: Nikos Galis Olympic Indoor Hall, Athens, Greece broadcaster: Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation entries: 37 |
| director: Volker Weicker hosts: Maria Menounos, Sakis Rouvas |
WINNERS
- “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi of Finland
- “Never Let You Go” by Dima Bilan of Russia
- “Lejla” by Hari Mata Mari of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- “Tornero” by Mihai Trăistariu of Romania
- “Invincible” by Carola of Sweden
- “We are the Winners” by LT United of Lithuania
- “Show Me Your Love” by Tina Karol of Ukraine
- “Without Your Love” by André of Armenia
- “Everything” by Anna Vissi of Greece
- “Every Song is a Cry for Love” by Brian Kennedy of Ireland
Tarja Halonen has been the president of Finland since March 1, 2000. Born in Helsinki, Finland, she turned 62 on December 24, 2005.
Helsinki is the capital city of Finland. The Nordic country borders Norway to the north, Sweden to the northwest, Russia to the east, the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south.
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