- Born
- Died
- Birth nameKari Tapani Jalkanen
- Nickname
- Klabbi
- Height5′ 11¾″ (1.82 m)
- Kari Tapio was born on November 22, 1945 in Suonenjoki, Finland. He was an actor and production manager, known for Häjyt (1999), Eila (2003) and Daa-da daa-da - Syksyn sävel -retro (2011). He died on December 7, 2010 in Espoo, Finland.
- He was a Finnish schlager singer.
- Recorded a Finnish version from Paulina Rubio's hit "Tequse Tanto". In Finnish it is called "En pyydä paljon" (I don't ask much"). He also recorded Lee Marvin's hit "Wand'ring Star" in Finnish in 2004. In Finnish it is called "Toiset on luotuja kulkemaan". It was also recorded in Finnish before him, by Ossi Ahlapuro
- In fall 2005 he released a single called "Paalupaikka" (translated: Pole Position).
- In fall 2005 he released CD "Paalupaikka" and made a concert tour to celebrate his 60th birthday.
- Was a honorary member of The Official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Finland.
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