12 June 1949: Ivo Linna born


Ivo Linna was instantly famous in Europe thanks to the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996 when he represented Estonia together with Maarja-Liis Ilus, singing 'Kaelakee hääl', in the Estonian language. It was a curious couple because of their considerable age difference: Ivo was 46 years old, whereas Maarja-Liis was only 15.

He is not an unknown singer in Estonia, having released several albums solo as well as with different Estonian rock acts like Apelsin and Rock Hotel. In 2000, the President of Estonia decorated Ivo Linna with a IV Class Order of the White Star.

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