About Eero Raittinen
Lived 1944 – 2025 (aged 80). Eero Raittinen was a Finnish drummer, vocalist and singer.
Eero Nikodemus Raittinen (6 October 1944 – 16 July 2025) was a Finnish pop, rock and blues singer and drummer.
Life and career Raittinen was born on 6 October 1944. Starting in 1960, he performed in various bands, initially alongside his older brother Jussi Raittinen, but mostly had a solo career spanning over sixty years. Among his better-known recordings are the Finnish cover versions of the Swedish Mälarö kyrka (1968) and the Italian Che sarà (1971). He took part in the Finnish qualification for the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, but failed to get through to the final.
Raittinen suffered a stroke in 2019. His authorised biography Mies matkallaan: Eero Raittinen was published in 2020. On 8 March 2025, Raittinen underwent a partial leg amputation.
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Who was Eero Raittinen?
Finnish vocalist and drummer
When was Eero Raittinen born?
Eero Raittinen was born on 6 October 1944 in Helsinki.
When did Eero Raittinen die?
Eero Raittinen died on 16 July 2025 in Lohja.
What was Eero Raittinen's occupation?
Eero Raittinen was a drummer, vocalist and singer.
What nationality was Eero Raittinen?
Eero Raittinen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eero Raittinen. https://biography.guide/eero-raittinen/
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