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{{Short description|Estonian musical group}}
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| origin = Põlva, Estonia
| origin = Põlva, Estonia
| genre = [[Punk rock]] , [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| years_active = 1993–
| years_active = 1993–
| label = Legendaarne Records
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== Musical career ==
== Musical career ==
After thirteen years together, they became better known in 2006 with the song "Nuudlid ja hapupiim" (Noodles and Sour Milk) winning them a spot on Raadio 2's yearly hit songs.
Named after [[Winnie-the-Pooh]]. After thirteen years together, they became better known in 2006 with the song "Nuudlid ja hapupiim" (Noodles and Sour Milk) winning them a spot on Raadio 2's yearly hit songs.


In 2008, Winny Puhh's music video "Vanamutt" (The Old Lady) was nominated for the Estonian Music Awards (Eesti Muusikaauhinnad). In 2009, Henry Kõrvits, better known under the stage name [[G-Enka]], joined Winny Puhh for the song "Peegelpõrand" ("Mirror Floor"), garnering them sixth place with 456 votes in the 2009 Raadio 2 Top 40.<ref>[http://publik.delfi.ee/news/muusika/aastahitt-2009-parim-kodumaine-lugu-on-koit-toome-kaugele-siit.d?id=28254505 AASTAHITT 2009: Parim kodumaine lugu on Koit Toome "Kaugele siit"] 02. January 2010.</ref>
In 2008, Winny Puhh's music video "Vanamutt" (The Old Lady) was nominated for the Estonian Music Awards (Eesti Muusikaauhinnad). In 2009, Henry Kõrvits, better known under the stage name [[G-Enka]], joined Winny Puhh for the song "Peegelpõrand" (Mirror Floor), garnering them sixth place with 456 votes in the 2009 Raadio 2 Top 40.<ref>[http://publik.delfi.ee/news/muusika/aastahitt-2009-parim-kodumaine-lugu-on-koit-toome-kaugele-siit.d?id=28254505 AASTAHITT 2009: Parim kodumaine lugu on Koit Toome "Kaugele siit"] 02. January 2010.</ref>


In 2013, Winny Puhh participated in the [[Eesti Laul|Estonian national final]] for the [[2013 Eurovision Song Contest]] with the song "Meiecundimees üks Korsakov läks eile Lätti", but they finished third behind [[Birgit Õigemeel]] and [[Grete Paia]].<ref>[http://www.elu24.ee/1184190/meiecundi-winny-puhh-kogub-fanne-teispool-ookeani Meiecundi Winny Puhh kogub fänne teispool ookeani] 28. March 2013</ref> Olav Ruitlane and Mr. Korsakov (the character in the song) were sent for press interviews.<ref>[http://eestilaul.err.ee/uudised/c11f31ba-fb5a-491e-bbbc-f42f4e314f06 Winny Puhh ei tea, miks ta konkursil osaleb], Eesti Laul 1013, 15. January 2013</ref> An extended version of "Meiecundimees üks Korsakov läks eile Lätti" was performed in Paris at the [[Rick Owens]] fashion show.<ref>[http://fashionista.com/2013/06/eurovision-rejects-winny-puhh-perform-upside-down-at-rick-owens/ Eurovision Rejects Winny Puhh Perform Upside-Down at Rick Owens]</ref>
In 2013, Winny Puhh participated in the [[Eesti Laul|Estonian national final]] for the [[2013 Eurovision Song Contest]] with the song "Meiecundimees üks Korsakov läks eile Lätti" (Korsakov, the guy around our area, went to Latvia yesterday), but they finished third behind [[Birgit Õigemeel]] and [[Grete Paia]].<ref>[http://www.elu24.ee/1184190/meiecundi-winny-puhh-kogub-fanne-teispool-ookeani Meiecundi Winny Puhh kogub fänne teispool ookeani] 28. March 2013</ref> Olav Ruitlane and Mr. Korsakov (the character in the song) were sent for press interviews.<ref>[http://eestilaul.err.ee/uudised/c11f31ba-fb5a-491e-bbbc-f42f4e314f06 Winny Puhh ei tea, miks ta konkursil osaleb], Eesti Laul 1013, 15. January 2013</ref> An extended version of "Meiecundimees üks Korsakov läks eile Lätti" was performed in Paris at the [[Rick Owens]] fashion show.<ref>[http://fashionista.com/2013/06/eurovision-rejects-winny-puhh-perform-upside-down-at-rick-owens/ Eurovision Rejects Winny Puhh Perform Upside-Down at Rick Owens]</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==
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* Indrek Nõmm (Koeraonu) – Bass guitar
* Indrek Nõmm (Koeraonu) – Bass guitar
* Kristjan Oden (Väikepax) – drums, percussion
* Kristjan Oden (Väikepax) – drums, percussion
* Olavi Sander (Doktor O) - drums, percussion
* Olavi Sander (Doktor O) drums, percussion


==Albums==
==Albums==

Latest revision as of 01:57, 29 April 2023

Winny Puhh
Winny Puhh performing on the television show Ringvaade
Background information
OriginPõlva, Estonia
GenresPunk rock, Heavy metal
Years active1993–
LabelsLegendaarne Records
MembersIndrek Vaheoja
Silver Lepaste
Ove Musting
Indrek Nõmm
Kristjan Oden
Olavi Sander
Websitewww.myspace.com/winnypuhh/

Winny Puhh is an Estonian metal/punk band formed in 1993 in Põlva. The founding members, Ove, Indrek, and Olavi knew each other from school. In 2009, the drummer Olavi Sander (Olevik) temporarily left the band and was replaced by Kristjan (Väikepax). Later however Olevik returned and the band has two drummers now. Many of their performances involve costumes.[1]

Musical career

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Named after Winnie-the-Pooh. After thirteen years together, they became better known in 2006 with the song "Nuudlid ja hapupiim" (Noodles and Sour Milk) winning them a spot on Raadio 2's yearly hit songs.

In 2008, Winny Puhh's music video "Vanamutt" (The Old Lady) was nominated for the Estonian Music Awards (Eesti Muusikaauhinnad). In 2009, Henry Kõrvits, better known under the stage name G-Enka, joined Winny Puhh for the song "Peegelpõrand" (Mirror Floor), garnering them sixth place with 456 votes in the 2009 Raadio 2 Top 40.[2]

In 2013, Winny Puhh participated in the Estonian national final for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Meiecundimees üks Korsakov läks eile Lätti" (Korsakov, the guy around our area, went to Latvia yesterday), but they finished third behind Birgit Õigemeel and Grete Paia.[3] Olav Ruitlane and Mr. Korsakov (the character in the song) were sent for press interviews.[4] An extended version of "Meiecundimees üks Korsakov läks eile Lätti" was performed in Paris at the Rick Owens fashion show.[5]

Band members

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  • Indrek Vaheoja (Korraldajaonu) – Vocals
  • Silver Lepaste (Kartauto) – Guitar
  • Ove Musting (Jürnas Farmer) – Guitar, Vocals
  • Indrek Nõmm (Koeraonu) – Bass guitar
  • Kristjan Oden (Väikepax) – drums, percussion
  • Olavi Sander (Doktor O) – drums, percussion

Albums

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  • Täämba õdagu praadimi kunna (Legendaarne Rokenroll Records, 2006)
  • Brääznik (Legendaarne Rokenroll Records, 2010)
  • Kes küsib (Clockwork Records, 2014)

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