Freeman, born Leo Friman, is a Finnish pop and iskelmä singer who rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as "Ajetaan tandemilla", "Kaksi lensi yli käenpesän" and "Osuuskaupan Jane". In 1991 he co-founded Menneisyyden Vangit together with Virve Rosti, a band built around the duo's back catalogue of 1970s and 1980s classics. The group has released four studio albums and a hits compilation, and has spent over three decades as one of Finland's most active live acts.
Freeman (Leo Friman) celebrates his 75th birthday in 2026, the same year Menneisyyden Vangit marks its 35th anniversary with a year-long tour across Finland.
The 35th anniversary tour opened at Tavastia in Helsinki on 18 March 2026, with an expanded line-up including brass players from Vantaan viihdeorkesteri and a percussionist.
The band is scheduled to perform at Laukon kartano in Vesilahti on 31 July 2026 as part of the anniversary tour.
A further anniversary show is confirmed at Tavara-asema in Tampere on 22 August 2026.
Menneisyyden Vangit is listed among the performers at the Vauhti Kiihtyy festival in Turku on 10-11 July 2026.
concert18:30Menneisyyden Vangit celebrates its 35th anniversary with a special concert in the park at Laukon kartano in Vesilahti. The band is joined by brass players from the Vantaa entertainment orchestra, and the concert combines with art exhibitions.
concert18:00Virve Rosti, Freeman and Prisoners of the Past perform at Tavara Station in a standing concert. The band celebrates its 35th anniversary, and the concert ticket also grants access to the evening's disco event.