Lovestone (band)

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Lovestone
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genres Alternative rock
Folk rock
Psychedelic rock
Years active1999 – Present
LabelsNone currently
Associated acts The Rasmus
Website www.lovestone.org
MembersRobin
Kaide
Tomppa
Tero
Janne Heiskanen

Lovestone are a Finnish rock band that formed during the summer of 1999 in Helsinki, Finland. Their genre is a mix of alternative rock, folk rock and psychedelic rock. Their influences are Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Who and The Black Crowes.

Drummer Janne Heiskanen played in The Rasmus, and appears on their three first albums. Lovestone are not as well known as The Rasmus. They have yet to release any albums and have played many concerts. The only song that has been recorded is Wrong Turn, and is available to listen at the band's MySpace profile.

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