Eppu Normaali is one of Finland's most popular rock bands. In 1976, the band formed in Ylöjärvi, a small town near Tampere. The band is Finland's best-selling music artist, with nearly two million certified records sold, and it has achieved particular success in the use of Finnish in rock lyrics. Eppu Normaali released live albums, DVDs, and over 20 singles in addition to studio albums.
Their 1996 release Repullinen hittejä, a greatest hits compilation sold over 240,000 copies, reaching the top of the Finnish charts. This record also remained on the charts for over two years, the second longest period in Finnish history. The band effectively stopped touring and performing live after its release. Sadan vuoden päästäkin, the band's fourth album, was released in 2004 and became one of the band's most successful releases. The band marked its 40th anniversary in 2016 with a documentary film, book, photo exhibition, and a massive show at Ratina Stadium. Over 30 000 people attended the stadium concert.
