Sami Yaffa

Sami Yaffa
Yaffa at Ilosaarirock 2011
Background information
Birth nameSami Lauri Takamäki
Born (1963-09-04) 4 September 1963
Espoo, Finland
GenresRock, glam punk, glam rock, blues
OccupationBassist
Years active1977–present
Member ofMichael Monroe, Demolition 23
Formerly ofHanoi Rocks, New York Dolls, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Jerusalem Slim, Mad Juana, Jetboy, Pelle Miljoona Oy, The Compulsions

Sami Yaffa (born Sami Lauri Takamäki; 4 September 1963) is a Finnish bass guitarist best known for his work in New York Dolls, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Pelle Miljoona Oy, Michael Monroe's bands, and Hanoi Rocks. He is currently the bassist for the Michael Monroe band and is also concentrating on his solo career.