Jarkko Tapani Suo, professionally known as Lauri Tähkä[1] (born November 9, 1973, in Vaasa, Finland), is a Finnish musician and recording artist.

Growing up he listened to Kiss, Iron Maiden, the Finnish band Eppu Normaali, the works of Ismo Alanko as well as Kauko Röyhkä.

Tähkä found his musical identity in a cross between rock and national ballads.

With his cousin Simo Ralli he created "Niin kauan minä tramppaan" (I'll trek as long as), which won the "Lapuan Spelit" competition.

(For albums and singles of Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu, see discography of that article) as Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu Solo albums as Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu (Charting in The Official Finnish Charts) Others (including promotional singles / EPs) Solo