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Kotipelto was born is Lappajärvi , Finland ). He studied vocals at the pop/jazz Conservatory in Helsinki , briefly singing for an amateur cover band named Filthy Asses. In summer of 1994, he applied to Stratovarius , who were looking for a singer at the time, and was accepted. His arrival corresponds closely with the band's rise to international fame. The first album he recorded with the band was ''Fourth Dimension'', in 1995.

In late 2003, Kotipelto split from Stratovarius after intra-band disagreements, notably with guitarist Timo Tolkki . After much turmoil throughout 2004, he rejoined the band in January 2005.


DISCOGRAPHY


With Stratovarius

  • ''Fourth Dimension'' (1995)

  • ''Episode'' (1996)

  • ''Visions'' (1997)

  • ''Visions Of Europe'' (Live, 1998)

  • ''Destiny'' (1998)

  • ''The Chosen Ones'' (Compilation, 1999)

  • ''Infinite'' (2000)

  • ''Infinite Visions'' (2000) (DVD/VIDEO)

  • ''Intermission'' (2001)

  • ''Elements Pt. 1'' (2003)

  • ''Elements Pt. 2'' (2003)

  • ''Stratovarius'' (2005)



Solo

  • ''Waiting for the Dawn'' (2002)

  • ''Coldness'' (2004)


He recently had a world tour with his band members, playing live in countries like Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.


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