Hannu Juhani Nurmio, known professionally as Tuomari Nurmio, was born in 1950 in Helsinki, Finland. He began his musical career with the band Dusty Ramblers before transitioning to a solo career. His debut album Kohdusta hautaan, released in 1979 with Tuomari Nurmio & Köyhien Ystävät, marked his breakthrough moment. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Nurmio released several notable albums including Punainen planeetta (1982) and Käytettyä rakkautta (1986). His lyrics are known for their unique metaphors and expressions. In the 2000s, Nurmio collaborated with various artists, including Markku Hillilä and Alamaailman Vasarat, and released albums such as Tuomari Nurmio & Korkein Oikeus (2002) and Tangomanifesti (2006). He also appeared on Finnish metal band Korpiklaani's album Ukon Wacka in 2011.
