Pelle Miljoona (born Petri Samuli Tiili, 10 February 1955, Hamina) is a Finnish punk and rock musician, songwriter, poet and author, widely credited as a founding figure of Finnish punk. He debuted in 1977-78 with Pelle Miljoona & N.U.S. and went on to front a string of bands - most notably Pelle Miljoona Oy, whose 1980 album 'Moottoritie on kuuma' became a landmark of Finnish rock. Over a career spanning more than 30 albums and 10 books, his lyrics have consistently tackled anti-war themes, social criticism and youth alienation.
Pelle Miljoona released a new book ('Edel'), a live album with Pispala Punks ('Liwe'), and a single ('Bardi') with Pelle Miljoona Band - all in April 2025 as part of his 70th-anniversary year.
Pelle Miljoona Band released the single 'Bardi' on 2 April 2025, the first release from an upcoming album.
Pelle Miljoona's 70th-anniversary concert series was announced to culminate in late 2025, with shows across Finland including Helsinki Kulttuuritalo and Tampere Tamperetalo in December.
A memorial concert for Pelle Miljoona's long-time collaborator Ari Taskinen, who died in January 2024, was held at Tavastia club in Helsinki on 15 April 2024.
Pelle Miljoona received the Juha Vainio Award in 2015, recognising his long career as a lyricist.
concert19:00Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday at Tavastia with Kärtsy Hatakka and Pelle Miljoona. Classic songs from several decades on the programme.
concert19:00Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday with a jubilee concert tour. The Lahti show features Tumppi Varonen & Problems, Pelle Miljoona, and Kärtsy Hatakka from Waltari.
concert18:30Finnish music legend Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday with a concert at Tavara-asema in Tampere, featuring Pelle Miljoona and Kärtsy Hatakka from Waltari.
concert20:00Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday with an anniversary concert tour. In Turku, Tumppi Varonen & Problems, Kärtsy Hatakka, and Pelle Miljoona perform classics and new material.
