Blues Section

Blues Section was a Finnish rock group formed in 1967, led by British-born vocalist Jim Pembroke. The lineup on the debut included Hasse Walli (guitar), Måns Groundstroem (bass), Ronnie Österberg (drums) and Eero Koivistoinen (sax). Their 1967 self-titled album blends blues and psychedelic rock and is considered influential in early Finnish rock.

Formed in 1967. Released a self-titled album in 1967. Jim Pembroke later co-founded the band Wigwam. Eero Koivistoinen went on to a notable career in jazz. Måns Groundstroem was later part of the prog-rock band Tasavallan Presidentti.

AJM's review praises Blues Section's 1967 self-titled album as a foundational Finnish psychedelic blues-rock record. The review highlights Jim Pembroke's 60s-style vocals, Hasse Walli's hypnotic guitar, Ronnie Österberg's rhythm, Måns Groundstroem's bass and Eero Koivistoinen's prominent sax. It frames the album as essential listening for late-night, dim-bar atmospheres and notes the members' later careers.

For:Fans of 1960s psychedelic and blues-rock; collectors of Finnish rock history.