About Läjä Äijälä
Born 1958. Läjä Äijälä is a Finnish singer, cartoonist, comics artist and poet.
Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä (born 29 September 1958) is a Finnish musician, comics artist and poet. He is best known as the singer and primary songwriter of the legendary hardcore punk band Terveet Kädet.
Äijälä has been associated with many side projects like the synthpop band Leo Bugariloves, rockabilly group Billy Boys and noise rock band Death Trip. In 2004, Äijälä released a compilation album Passions of Läjä Äijälä which includes music of Terveet Kädet and eight of his side projects.
Läjä Äijälä has been working as a comics artist since the 1980s. He has released several comics albums and a book of his poems. Äijälä has also done the artwork for some album covers. One of his works is the cover of Johannes Kastaja by CMX.
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Who is Läjä Äijälä?
Finnish musician/artist
When was Läjä Äijälä born?
Läjä Äijälä was born on 29 September 1958 in Tornio.
What is Läjä Äijälä's occupation?
Läjä Äijälä is a singer, cartoonist, comics artist and poet.
What nationality is Läjä Äijälä?
Läjä Äijälä is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Läjä Äijälä. https://biography.guide/laja-aijala/
MLA: "Läjä Äijälä." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laja-aijala/.
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