Ivo Linna

Ivo Linna (born 12 June 1949 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian singer.

Ivo Linna
Ivo Linna in 2011.
Background information
Born (1949-06-12) 12 June 1949
OriginKuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrumentsvocals, guitar
Associated actsRock Hotel, Apelsin, Müstikud, System

Eurovision Song Contest and Eesti Laul participation

He represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "Kaelakee Hääl" (in a duet with Maarja-Liis Ilus) which finished 5th at the contest, held in Oslo that year.

He competed in Eesti Laul 2017 with the song "Suur loterii". He came in fifth place overall.

Linna, his son Robert Linna and the Estonian band Supernova will participate in Eesti Laul 2021 with the song "Ma olen siin".

Personal life

Linna is married to Reet Linna, and he is the father of singer Robert Linna.

In 2000, the President of Estonia decorated Linna with a IV Class Order of the White Star.[1]

Discography

Solo Albums

  • Ivo Linna '93 (1993)
  • Iff 1 (1998)
  • Enne ja pärast päeva (2001)
  • Üksi, iseendas üksi... (2006)

In addition to the albums mentioned above, Ivo Linna has released a number of more albums with different rock acts of Estonia, like Apelsin and Rock Hotel.

References
  1. President's Office 9 February 2000: President of the Republic awards decorations to 168 people
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Silvi Vrait
with "Nagu merelaine"		 Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
(with Maarja-Liis Ilus)
1996		 Succeeded by
Maarja-Liis Ilus
with "Keelatud maa"


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