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Sami Yaffa
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Background information
Birth name
Sami Lauri Takamäki
Born
(1963-09-04) 4 September 1963 (age 60) Espoo, Finland
Genres
Rock, glam punk, glam rock, blues
Occupation(s)
Bassist
Years active
1977–present
Member of
Michael Monroe, Mad Juana
Formerly of
Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls
Musical artist
Sami Yaffa (born Sami Lauri Takamäki; 4 September 1963) is a Finnish bass guitarist best known for his work in New York Dolls, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Pelle Miljoona Oy, Michael Monroe's bands, and Hanoi Rocks.[1] He is currently the bassist for the Michael Monroe band and is also concentrating on his solo career. [2]
^Sami Yaffa biodata, samiyaffa.com; accessed 1 January 2017.
^"Heavy Metal Time Machine: Interview with Sami Yaffa". Metalmark.blogspot.com. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
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