A distinguished member of the European blues elite, Pepe Ahlqvist (born on 4th of July 1956) is an internationally known Finnish blues artist. During his 40-year-long career he has frequently performed with many legendary blues artists. He has managed to maintain his popularity through the years by presenting fabulous and successful recordings with various bands and giving over 5.000 gigs and concerts.
The last one of the three most important Pepe Ahlqvist bands, The Rolling Tumbleweed recorded four albums that represent the absolute cream of Finnish blues.