Timo Tapio Tolkki (born 3 Mairch 1966) is a Finnish muisicker best kent as the umwhile guitarist, sangwriter an producer o the pouer metal baund Stratovarius. Wi his tenure extendin for mair nor twinty years, he wis the langest staundin member o the baund afore his depairtur in 2008. Efter leavin Stratovarius he formit twa supergroups namit Revolution Renaissance an Symfonia, baith o which hae syne been disbandit. Guitar World magazine rankit him in the top 50 fastest guitar players in the warld in a 2011 article.

Timo Tolkki
Tolkki performin wi Stratovarius in 2007.
Background information
Birth nameTimo Tapio Tolkki
Born (1966-03-03) 3 Mairch 1966 (age 58)
Klaukkala, Nurmijärvi, Finland
GenresPouer metal, progressive metal,
neo-classical metal, hivy metal,
instrumental rock
ThriftMuisicker, sangwriter, producer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
LabelsNuclear Blast, Sanctuary
Associate actsStratovarius, Revolution Renaissance, Symfonia
Wabsteid[1]
Notable instruments
ESP Mirage Series