Mr Lordi age & birthday

Mr Lordi is 52 years old, born on February 15, 1974 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Mr Lordi is a Finnish musician, songwriter, and visual artist born in Rovaniemi.

Date of birth: February 15, 1974
Age: 52 years
Birthplace: Rovaniemi, Finland
Zodiac sign: Aquarius

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Who is Mr Lordi?

Early life and real name

Born in Rovaniemi, Finland, Mr Lordi developed a strong interest in monsters, horror films, and heavy metal music during his youth. His real name is Tomi Petteri Putaansuu. Growing up, he focused heavily on drawing and music rather than traditional school subjects. He eventually graduated as a media designer with a specialization in video editing.

His passion for visual arts and masks began early, inspired by bands like Kiss, Alice Cooper, and W.A.S.P. Before achieving widespread fame, he played in several local rock bands from Rovaniemi, including Wanda Whips Wall Street.

Formation of Lordi

Mr Lordi founded the band Lordi as a solo project in 1992. He produced an early demo titled Napalm Market in 1993. The project expanded into a full band four years later after he met the original line-up during a Finnish Kiss cruise that he organized as the president of Kiss Army Finland.

While working as a storyboard artist, he produced the unreleased first Lordi album Bend Over and Pray the Lord in 1997. The band eventually released their debut album Get Heavy and the single Would You Love a Monsterman? Through BMG Finland in 2002.

Artistic and media work

Beyond his musical career, Mr Lordi is responsible for creating all the masks, costumes, stage props, and album artwork for Lordi. He has also designed album covers and written songs for various other musical acts, including Rotten Sound, Agnes Pihlava, and Jope Ruonansuu.

In addition to music, he has worked extensively in filmmaking and special effects. He directed horror short films with friends in the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning awards at international film festivals. He also created storyboards for Finnish feature films and directed music videos.

Personal life

Mr Lordi married his long-time partner Johanna Askola in August 2006 in his hometown of Rovaniemi. The couple later divorced in 2015. Publicity photographs and public appearances of Mr Lordi always feature his face concealed by his signature monster mask and stage makeup.

Birthday and age

Mr Lordi was born on February 15, 1974, which makes Mr 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Mr shares the date with 66 other famous people.

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Mr Lordi is 52 years old. He was born on February 15, 1974, in Rovaniemi, Finland. He is widely recognized as a Finnish rock musician and the lead vocalist of the band Lordi.

Mr Lordi celebrates his birthday on February 15. He was born in 1974 in Rovaniemi, Finland, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius. He is best known as a singer, songwriter, and visual artist.

Mr Lordi is from Rovaniemi, Finland. He grew up in the area and later established his career in the Finnish music and entertainment industry. His hometown has been a central part of his life and career origins.

Mr Lordi is famous for being the lead vocalist and founder of the Finnish hard rock band Lordi. He is also known for designing all the band's elaborate monster costumes, masks, and stage props.

Mr Lordi's real birth name is Tomi Petteri Putaansuu. He adopted the stage name Mr Lordi when performing and creating music with his rock band. All public appearances and promotional materials feature him wearing his signature monster mask and makeup.

Mr Lordi was married to Johanna Askola. The couple wed in early August 2006 in Rovaniemi, Finland. They were together for several years before getting a divorce in 2015.

Mr Lordi has written songs and created album artwork for several Finnish bands and artists. Some of these include Rotten Sound, Agnes Pihlava, Domination Black, and Jope Ruonansuu. He also provided artwork for various releases throughout his career.

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