Popeda is a Finnish rock band hailing from Tampere and one of the staples of Manserock. Epe Helenius, who signed the band for Poko Rekords in 1977, called the band "Finnish Rolling Stones". Musically their style is a combination of Rock 'n' Roll, with humorous lyrics by their vocalist Pate Mustajärvi, often concerning girls, cars and drinking.
Popeda was founded in November 1977 by Pauli "Pate" Mustajärvi and Ilari "Ilpo" Ainiala. Popeda's 1983 album Kaasua is considered their breakthrough. Pate Mustajärvi is currently the band's only original member.
Finnish singer Erin released a single whose namesake is this particular band.
Riding on my Trident with my cycle slut
Going up to Scouse land but the town was shut
Gonna ride the ferry to the Isle of Man
Gonna ride the TT gonna to try my hand
Hold on here we go hear my motor cut
500 CC and a cycle slut
Now the sun is shining and we're on our way
My baby took some time off for a holiday
Saving all our pennies for some gasoline
People say we're dirty but I keep my motor clean
Hold on to me baby I'm going to open up
500 CC and a cycle slut
My baby sees this fella on a mean machine
It must be over thirteen hundred CC
She tells she can't read the name but see if you can
It was a Kawasaki and it's made in Japan
Hold on to me baby I'm going to open up
500 CC and a cycle slut
Now the sun is shining and we're on our way
My baby took some time off for a holiday
Saving all our pennies for some gasoline