Tuomas Holopainen
Tuomas Holopainen is a Finnish musician and songwriter, best known as the founder and keyboardist of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. Born on December 25, 1976, in Kitee, Finland, he has played a significant role in shaping the band's unique sound, which blends classical music elements with heavy metal.
In addition to his work with Nightwish, Holopainen has released solo projects, including his debut album, The Life and Times of Scrooge, inspired by the comic book character Scrooge McDuck. His contributions to music have earned him recognition as one of the leading figures in the symphonic metal genre.