Original sketch of the SO. -logo

The first photoshoot (1997) The dynamic duo Stala n' Nick trying to find out does this look good. It was obvious from the beginning that the right image was an essential part of SO. The band was trio at the time. The original guitarist Sampo Leksis not in the picture.

The first promopicture (1998) From L to R: Haza (gtr), Sir Mikko (dr), Nick n' Stala The first demo was out n' professional pictures were needed. This was used in the first poster. Notice the colouring in Stala's outfit. Sir Mikko has continued his career in bands like Rust n' Velcra.

SO. mark III (1999) From L to R: Gröne (gtr), Renska, Stala n' Nick Once again new lineup n' new demo: Zap To SO. For two months SO. had a keyboard player (Timppa Kivijärvi). It didn' t last long but through his contacts Renska came in.

Live pictures from Tavastia, Helsinki (2000) This was a busy year fo SO. Burn The Rocks compilation album n' One Nite Stand video (directed by Tomi Putaansuu) was released. The BTR -tour in Finland included many unforgettable incidents. For example losing a van´s tire in full speed on a way to a gig. Nick was driving n' Stala was riding shotgun. After the tour SO. finished the recordings of the forthcoming ep 3+1. Got To Believe video (directed by Antti Kulmala) was also shot.

SO. mark IV (2001) From L to R: Renska, Pale (gtr), Nick n' Stala. The last active year before the break.

SO. comeback (2005) The old costumes were drawn from the closet for this photoshoot. It was taken for the Anytime promo cd. Pate wasn't yet in the band.

SO. (2007) The first photo shoot of the current line-up presented a great new visual image of SO.

SO. SHOUT! (2008) The "Shout!" -ep was released in December 2008.