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{{Short description|Estonian musical group}}
{{about|the Estonian band|other uses|Smiler (disambiguation){{!}}Smiler}}
{{About|the Estonian band|other uses|Smiler (disambiguation){{!}}Smiler}}

{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Smilers
| name = Smilers
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| alias = Hendrik Sal-Saller & Smilers<br />Smilers & Hendrik Sal-Saller
| alias = {{flatlist| * Hendrik Sal-Saller & Smilers
* Smilers & Hendrik Sal-Saller
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| origin = [[Estonia]], [[Denmark]]
| origin = [[Estonia]]<br>[[Finland]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]<br>[[Pop rock]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]<br>[[Pop rock]]
| years_active = 1991–present
| years_active = 1991–present
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'''Smilers''' is an [[Estonia]]n [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in 1991 by [[Hendrik Sal-Saller]]. The name comes from a [[Rod Stewart]] album, ''[[Smiler (album)|Smiler]]''; first the band was named '''Lezer Brozers'''. In the early years they tried in [[Finland]] with two albums, but didn't find success, so they came to Estonia and became famous very fast. Smilers won Artist of the Year award in the 2004 Estonian Music Awards.<ref>[http://www.estmusic.com/index.php?0113413 Estonian Music Awards 2004]</ref> Smilers were also awarded a Golden Disc for Song of the Year in 2004 for "[[Ainult unustamiseks (song)|Ainult unustamiseks]]".<ref>[http://www.estmusic.com/index.php?0113414 Golden Disc - Estonian Pop Music Award]</ref>
'''Smilers''' is an [[Estonia]]n [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in 1991 by Hendrik Sal-Saller. The name reportedly originated from a [[Rod Stewart]] album, ''[[Smiler (album)|Smiler]]''. The band was first named Lezer Brozers.{{Citation needed|date=September 2013}} In the early years Smilers produced two albums in Finland, but as these were not successful, they returned to Estonia and gained fame soon after. Smilers won the Artist of the Year award in the 2004 Estonian Music Awards.<ref>[http://www.estmusic.com/index.php?0113413 Estonian Music Awards 2004]</ref> Smilers were also awarded a Golden Disc for Song of the Year in 2004 for "[[Ainult unustamiseks (song)|Ainult unustamiseks]]".<ref>[http://www.estmusic.com/index.php?0113414 Golden Disc - Estonian Pop Music Award]</ref>


==Current members==
==Current members==
[[File:Hendrik Sal-Saller.jpg|thumb|right|Hendrik Sal-Saller, the lead singer.]]
[[File:Hendrik Sal-Saller.jpg|thumb|right|Hendrik Sal-Saller, the lead singer.]]
* [[Hendrik Sal-Saller]] – [[vocals]], [[guitar]]
* Hendrik Sal-Saller – vocals, guitar
* [[Urmas Jaarman]] – [[bass guitar|bass]], [[backing vocals]]
* Urmas Jaarman – [[bass guitar|bass]], [[backing vocals]]
* [[Mikko Saira]] – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
* Mikko Saira – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
* [[Martin Jürman]] – guitar, backing vocals
* Erko Laurimaa – guitar
* [[Raido Kurri]] – [[drums]]
* Raido Kurri – drums


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''Take Five'' (1996)
* ''Take Five'' (1996)
[[Estonia]]:
[[Estonia]]:
* ''[[Olen kuul]]'' (1997)
* ''Olen kuul'' (1997)
* ''[[Mõistus on kadunud]]'' (1998)
* ''Mõistus on kadunud'' (1998)
* ''[[1994-1996]]'' (1999)
* ''1994–1996'' (1999)
* ''[[Suure surmaga läbi elu]]'' (1999)
* ''Suure surmaga läbi elu'' (1999)
* ''[[Jalgpall on parem kui sex]]'' (2001)
* ''Jalgpall on parem kui sex'' (2001)
* ''[[Remixed (Smilers album)|Remixed]]'' (2002)
* ''Remixed'' (2002)
* ''[[Ainult unustamiseks]]'' (2003)
* ''Ainult unustamiseks'' (2003)
* ''[[Ainult armastusest]]'' (2004)
* ''Ainult armastusest'' (2004)
* ''[[Live Unplugged (Smilers album)|Live Unplugged]]'' (2005)
* ''Live Unplugged'' (2005)
* ''[[Esimene Eesti tuur]]'' (2005)
* ''Esimene Eesti tuur'' (2005)
* ''[[Õhus on Smilers]]'' (2007)
* ''Õhus on Smilers'' (2007)
* ''[[ETV Live]]'' (2008)
* ''ETV Live'' (2008)
* ''[[2009 (album)|2009]]'' (2009)
* ''2009'' (2009)
* ''[[Viimane]]'' (2011)
* ''Viimane'' (2011)
* ''SMILERSXX: 20 aastat meteoriitide sajus'' (2013)


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1991]]
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Latest revision as of 20:21, 18 August 2024

This article is about the Estonian band. For other uses, see Smiler.
Smilers
Also known as
  • Hendrik Sal-Saller & Smilers
  • Smilers & Hendrik Sal-Saller
OriginEstonia
Finland
GenresRock
Pop rock
Years active1991–present

Smilers is an Estonian rock band formed in 1991 by Hendrik Sal-Saller. The name reportedly originated from a Rod Stewart album, Smiler. The band was first named Lezer Brozers.[citation needed] In the early years Smilers produced two albums in Finland, but as these were not successful, they returned to Estonia and gained fame soon after. Smilers won the Artist of the Year award in the 2004 Estonian Music Awards.[1] Smilers were also awarded a Golden Disc for Song of the Year in 2004 for "Ainult unustamiseks".[2]

Current members

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Hendrik Sal-Saller, the lead singer.
  • Hendrik Sal-Saller – vocals, guitar
  • Urmas Jaarman – bass, backing vocals
  • Mikko Saira – keyboards
  • Erko Laurimaa – guitar
  • Raido Kurri – drums

Discography

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Finland:

  • Smilers (1994)
  • Take Five (1996)

Estonia:

  • Olen kuul (1997)
  • Mõistus on kadunud (1998)
  • 1994–1996 (1999)
  • Suure surmaga läbi elu (1999)
  • Jalgpall on parem kui sex (2001)
  • Remixed (2002)
  • Ainult unustamiseks (2003)
  • Ainult armastusest (2004)
  • Live Unplugged (2005)
  • Esimene Eesti tuur (2005)
  • Õhus on Smilers (2007)
  • ETV Live (2008)
  • 2009 (2009)
  • Viimane (2011)
  • SMILERSXX: 20 aastat meteoriitide sajus (2013)

References

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  1. ^ Estonian Music Awards 2004
  2. ^ Golden Disc - Estonian Pop Music Award
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