Tanel Padar is probably the most prominent figure in Estonian popular music scene, known as an extremely versatile and powerful singer and guitar player. In 2001 he won the Eurovision Song Contest together with Dave Benton, for about 15 years he was the frontman of a local rock band The Sun and starting from 2017 he is successfully performing with his solo band. He is also the frontman of Tanel Padar Blues Band, active since 2012.