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Hector

Hector
Photo: Markku Lepola · CC BY 4.0

About

Heikki Veikko Harma (born 20 April 1947 in Helsinki), known as Hector, is a Finnish singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been active since 1965. He is widely regarded as one of the founding figures of Suomirock - his 1974 album Hectorock I broke Finnish sales records, and songs like "Lumi teki enkelin eteiseen" and "Mandoliinimies" have become permanent fixtures of Finnish popular culture. Beyond his own catalogue, he has translated works by artists ranging from Neil Young to King Crimson into Finnish, and written lyrics for numerous other Finnish performers.

50,000
Hectorock I (1974) - units sold within a few months, fastest-selling Finnish record at the time
1.5M+
Spotify streams for debut single 'Palkkasoturi' alone
21+
Studio albums released before 2007
4
Emma Awards won during career

What's new

  • 2025-11

    Yle Areena released a ten-part audio drama 'Hector - Asfalttiprinssin tie' on 11 November 2025, with actor Kristo Salminen portraying Hector from childhood to his arena-tour years.

  • 2025-08

    Hector performed at Helsinki's Kasarmitori as part of the Kesä'24 Live tour with his Power Band, presenting hits spanning six decades.

  • 2026-05

    Finnish media reported that Hector, now 79, is preparing a return to live stages while also celebrating 60 years as a performing artist.

Tracks

Lumi teki enkelin eteiseenOne of the most-played Finnish rock songs ever; a harrowing ballad based on a true story
MandoliinimiesClassic Finnish campfire ballad, among the most beloved songs in the Finnish repertoire
Palkkasoturi1965 debut single (Finnish version of 'Universal Soldier'); topped Finnish charts and launched his career
Juodaan viinaaEnduring 1990 hit; later covered by folk-metal band Korpiklaani on their 2009 album Karkelo
Hectorock I1974 album; fastest-selling record in Finnish history at the time of release

Upcoming · 3

Where they play · 2

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