- Jukka Nevalainen was born on April 21, 1978 in Finland. He is an actor, known for Imaginaerum (2012), Uusi päivä (2010) and Nightwish: Nemo (2004). He is married to Satu Nevalainen. They have three children.
- SpouseSatu Nevalainen(? - present) (3 children)
- Always wearing bandanas
- Is famous among Nightwish fans for wearing a bandana on his head, even during shows, his energetic drumming style, and for his spinning of his drumsticks.
- Joined Nightwish at the age of 17.
- Started to play the drums at age 11.
- On August 6, 2014, the band announced that founding member and drummer Jukka Nevalainen would not be part of the upcoming album due to insomnia. Kai Hahto (Wintersun) would be taking his place in the album, and his replacement for the upcoming tours is yet to be announced.
- Officially announced on the 15th of July his departure from Nightwish. Finnish drummer, Kai Hahto, who has been Nightwish's substitute drummer since 2014, will now be Nightwish's official drummer.
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