ELASTINEN, CHEEK, ISMO LEIKOLA, FREELANCE
RIKHARD MURTO
INSTRUMENT: Gretsch Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Gibraltar Hardware

RIKHARD MURTO

THE DEVIL OF A FELLOW

Rikhard Murto is a diverse drummer and producer from Helsinki, Finland (EU) with many hats. Besides working as a composer for TV and film, a record producer and remixer he is currently working with many of Finland's top artists and biggest live acts. This has lead him to become a sought after live producer and musician to play traditional drum set as well as his intricate hybrid setups in TV, Radio and on major tours around Finland and Europe.

Currently working as the drummer for talented Finnish rap legend Elastinen. He was the first artist in Finland to sell out Hartwall Areena twice in 2015. Since 2013 been drumming for Cheek. In 2014 they made live concert history in Finland by selling out The Helsinki Olympic Stadium twice (over 80 000 people). Later released on DVD, Cheek - Live @ Olympiastadion 2014 CD+DVD+BLU-RAY / Warner Music. Also the drummer for World's Funniest Comedian Ismo Leikola (Conan / Laugh Factory / USA) and has worked as drummer / musical director for talented Finnish Idol winner Diandra. He has become very involved with live production as a trusted live drummer, MD, programmer and playback system designer for many of the biggest Finnish live productions and top artists as Elastinen, Cheek, Profeetat, Fintelligens, JVG, Kaija Koo, Jari Sillanpää, Haloo Helsinki and Isac Elliot to name a few.

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