Sami Yaffa
Sami Yaffa | |
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Yaffa at Ilosaarirock 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sami Lauri Takamäki |
| Born | 4 September 1963 Espoo, Finland |
| Genres | Rock, glam punk, glam rock, blues |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Member of | Michael Monroe, Demolition 23 |
| Formerly of | Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Jerusalem Slim, Mad Juana, Jetboy, Pelle Miljoona Oy, The Compulsions |
Sami Yaffa (born Sami Lauri Takamäki; 4 September 1963) is a Finnish bass guitarist best known for his work in New York Dolls, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Pelle Miljoona Oy, Michael Monroe's bands, and Hanoi Rocks. He is currently the bassist for the Michael Monroe band and is also concentrating on his solo career.