Uno Loop

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Uno Loop
Loop performing in 1974
Loop performing in 1974
Background information
Born(1930-05-31)31 May 1930
Tallinn, Estonia
Died8 September 2021(2021-09-08) (aged 91)
GenresEstrada, jazz, swing, pop, bossa nova
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, athlete, actor, educator
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1952–2010
LabelsMelodiya
Theka
Eesti Raadio
Hyper.Elwood

Uno Loop (31 May 1930 – 8 September 2021)[1] or Loobi Unn was an Estonian singer, musician, athlete, actor, and educator. Loop's career as a musician and singer began in the early 1950s. He was born in Tallinn, Estonia. He was awarded the Order of the White Star in 2001.

From 1975 until 1992, Loop taught guitar, song, and music at the Georg Ots Tallinn Music School. In 1980, he returned to studies at Tallinn Pedagogical University.[2]

Loop died at a nursing home in Keila, Estonia on 8 September 2021, from problems caused by Alzheimer's disease, aged 91.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Loop, Uno". Eesti spordi biograafiline leksikon (in Estonian). 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  2. Leivak, Verni (16 February 2014). "Uno Loop: päeva kiida õhtul". Postimees (in Estonian). Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  3. "Suri laulja Uno Loop". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) (in Estonian). 9 September 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.