About Wigwam

There are multiple artists with this name: Not to be confused with Wig Wam, the Norwegian pop-metal band that entered the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "In My Dreams." 1) Wigwam is a Finnish progressive rock/art-rock band formed in 1968. In the beginning Wigwam consisted of Ronnie Österberg (drums), Mats Huldén (bass), Jim Pembroke (vocals), Jukka Gustavson (keyboards) and Vladimir "Nikke" Nikamo (guitar). Wigwam had its golden age throughout the 70s (from Tombstone Valentine till Dark Album). The group was disbanded and revived in the 1990s, eventually gaining success again in the 2000s with the acclaimed live album Wigwam plays Wigwam and two studio albums. Current lineup includes Esa Kotilainen (keys), Mats Huldén (bass), Pekka "Rekku" Rechardt (guitar), Jari Kettunen (drums) and the only permanent member Pembroke on vocals and additional keyboards. 2) WigWam a pop project of Alex James (of Blur) and Betty Boo. They formed in 2006. 3) Wigwam is an experimental noise band. The members are Miles Haney and Kelly Ginger. 4) Wigwam is a folk band, sometimes called Wigwam Water Band, comprising of Sarah Chilvers, Sam Davies, Sam Jones, Richard King and Frances Morgan. They released a EP of traditional folk songs on Peace Corps Projects in 2002.