Timo RÀisÀnen
Biography
Timo RĂ€isĂ€nen, born 25 July 1979 in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a Swedish rock and indie-pop musician, singer, and songwriter. Known both for his solo work and his contributions as part of HĂ„kan Hellströmâs band and rock group Her Majesty, RĂ€isĂ€nen launched his solo career in 2004 with the album Lovers Are Lonely and has since become one of Swedenâs most lauded live performers and recording artists. RĂ€isĂ€nen was born and raised in Göteborg (Gothenburg), where he grew up in a multilingual, multicultural family: his mother was born in India to an Anglo-Indian mother and a Swedish father, and his Finnish father was raised in Brazil. After gaining early recognition as guitarist and backing vocalist in Hellströmâs band, RĂ€isĂ€nenâs solo work earned him multiple awards, including Swedish radioâs prestigious P3 Guld for Best Male Artist (2007) and Best Live Artist (2008). Over the years he has continued to evolve his sound, releasing several albums and touring extensively t...
