Fredi (singer)

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Matti Kalevi Siitonen (23 July 1942 – 23 April 2021^[1]), known professionally as Fredi, was a Finnish comedic actor, musician, singer/songwriter and television presenter.^[2] Domestically he was best known as a founding member of the comedic variety ensemble Kivikasvot. Siitonen chose his stage name, Fredi, after the cartoon character, Fred Flintstone.

Career

Fredi was born in

In Finland Fredi had more than 20 Top 10 hit singles, and achieved diamond status with many studio albums like Avaa sydämesi mulle (Open Your Heart to Me) and Rakkauslauluja (Lovesongs). In 1968, he recorded Finnish cover versions of

In 2010, Fredi started presenting his own talk show, "Fredin Vieraana" ("Fredi's guests.") His shows included songs at the opening and closing of each episode, and interviews with Finnish musicians and singers such as Katri Helena and Titta Jokinen.

Personal life

Fredi was also the husband of the former mayor of Helsinki, Eva-Riitta Siitonen. They were married in 1969 and on 13 November 1970, Eva-Riitta gave birth to the late Hanna-Riikka Siitonen, who was a singer and actress. Fredi was also the stepfather of Petri, Eva-Riitta's son from a previous relationship.

Fredi died in April 2021, aged 78.^[4]

Discography

• 1969 – Fredi (Gold)
• 1972 – Niin paljon kuuluu rakkauteen (Diamond)
• 1973 – Rakkauden Sinfonia (Gold)
• 1974 – Avaa sydämesi mulle (Diamond)
• 1975 – Rakkauslauluja (Diamond)
• 1976 – Laula Kanssain (Gold)
• 1978 – Tänään Fredi (Gold)
• 1980 – Elämä on ihanaa

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Preceded by Playboy	Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1967	Succeeded by Kun kello käy
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