Tuomari Nurmio

Biography

Hannu Juhani Nurmio, known professionally as Tuomari Nurmio, is a Finnish rock singer-songwriter born in 1950 in Helsinki. As Judge Bone, he's been regarded one of the most original Finnish singer-songwriters, crafting lyrics with peculiar metaphors and expressions that have become part of the vernacular Finnish language. His music draws on American country, blues, and roots traditions, evolving into a scratchy sound reminiscent of Tom Waits.