Kolmas Nainen is a Finnish rock band established in 1982 in Alavus, where they
gained national attention through the 1984 Rockin SM-kisat competition. The
group’s lineup featured vocalist and keyboardist Pauli Hanhiniemi, drummer Pasi
Kallioniemi, bassist Raimo Valkama, and guitarists Sakari Pesola and Timo Löyvä.
Their recording career began with a self-titled debut, Kolmas Nainen, in 1986,
followed by Paha Minut Iski later that same year. Throughout the late 1980s and
early 1990s, the ensemble released several influential albums, including Hikiset
Siivut (1989) and Elämän Tarko...