Carmen Gray

Members, Lappe, JJ and Pete, have played together since 1997. To make a long story short, before the

group became Carmen Gray, they were called Jerkem. To be honest, they could never really decide upon

what they wanted to be called. They only knew that they wanted a name that would not only reflect their

sound but also do justice to their genius as musicians. And finally, in May 2005, they came up with

Carmen Gray, which they all felt captured the spirit of the group perfectly. Although its next to impossible to pinpoint when things really started taking off for Carmen Gray,

its fair to say that the year 2000 proved to be a watershed for the group. Up until then, the idea had

been just to have fun with music and hang out together. However, with the inclusion of Nicklas Nyman as

the lead vocalist, they were now finally ready to embark on a joint voyage towards becoming a professional

act. It was also round about this time that Lappe joined forces with Tommi Tikka in the songwriting front.

Since then, this songwriting team has been solely responsible for the groups material.

Many a musician visited the group over the years some stayed longer than others did - but in the end,

they all left because Carmen Gray was never about instant gratification. On the contrary, it was always

about hard work. For a long time, being in the group meant trying to figure out how to make the best

possible music with the worst possible equipment and investing everything that you had on your bank

account in what most people considered little more than pipe dreams. The most current change within the lineup took place in January 2003, when O.J. joined in on the drums. Its fair to say that he was an instant fit, and it soon became apparent to everybody that with him behind the drum kit, the group sounded tighter and better than ever. At last, the chemistry of the group was

completed. All of a sudden, there were no missing links. Wild, Fresh, Exciting! Not enough can be said about Carmen Grays wild stage performances and their catchy rock melodies. Of course, if youve been lucky enough to catch them live either in Helsinki or elsewhere in Finland, you already know this. One things for sure, they continue to dazzle their audiences wherever they play. Through meticulous perfection of their craft, the Carmen Gray have, over the years, managed to create their own distinctive brand of rocknroll that sounds fresh and exciting. Their influences range from the Beatles to Skid Row. Yet, from the very beginning, their goal was always to create something new rather than be tied to any traditions. But naturally, to most of you out there, the story of Carmen Gray is just beginning. So, stay tuned for more adventures and help us complete the stories that will one day make up the second chapter in this

biography.



Keep your spirit alive!