Aknestik was a pop/rock group from Haukipudas, Finland. They were active from 1984 to 2002, but in 2008 they had reunion gig at Qstock festival in Oulu. | Aknestik added often definition ”nuo merten kiharapäät” to their name which translates to “those curlyheads of the sea”. Members:| Jukka Takalo (vocals, 1984–2002; bass, 1984–1998)| Kai Latvalehto (guitar, 1984–2002)| Mikko Rautalin(drums, 1988–2002)| Vesa Kupila (guitar, 1988–2002)| Maako Härönen (bass, 1998–2002) Former members:| Markku Paavola (drums, 1984–1987)| Harri Nyman (guitar, 1984–1987) | |