Popeda is a Finnish rock band hailing from Tampere and one of the staples of Manserock.

[1] It was founded in November 1977 by Pauli "Pate" Mustajärvi and Ilari "Ilpo" Ainiala,[2] who were joined by Arwo Mikkonen, Matti Palmunen and Ari Puukka.

[2] Mustajärvi has cited The Who, Black Sabbath and Neil Young as the band's musical inspirations.

[5] Musically their style is a combination of rock 'n' roll, with humorous lyrics by their vocalist Pate Mustajärvi, often concerning girls, cars and drinking.

[6] Initially called "Punk Rock Pobeda" (from the Russian Pobeda, meaning victory), the name was quickly shortened and stylized to Popeda.