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Irwin Goodman
Finnish musical artist (1943–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Antti Yrjö Hammarberg (14 September 1943 – 14 January 1991), professionally known as Irwin Goodman, was a Finnish rock and folk singer. He started as a protest song singer in the folk boom of the mid-1960s; his humorous songs, often mocking the authorities, became favorites of the Finnish people; Goodman singalike contests are still held by some pubs for entertainment.[citation needed]
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Birth name | Antti Yrjö Hammarberg |
Also known as | Irwin Goodman Rock-Williams William White Andy Rudolf Holtz[lower-alpha 1] Hamppari Bob Mersey Bill Black |
Born | (1943-09-14)14 September 1943 Hämeenlinna, Finland |
Origin | Hämeenlinna, Finland |
Died | 14 January 1991(1991-01-14) (aged 47) Hamina, Finland |
Genres | Rock folk blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals guitar harmonica |
Years active | 1962–1991 |
Labels | Finnlevy |
Website | www |
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Goodman's songs include "Poing poing poing" (1971), "Haistakaa paska koko valtiovalta" (1976), "Rentun ruusu" (1988), "Ei tippa tapa" (1966), "Työmiehen lauantai" (1965), "En kerro kuinka jouduin naimisiin" (1965) and "Tyttö tuli" (1978).