Anyone know of Stratovarius?

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I was introduced to one of their songs a few days ago by blind luck, and after listening to it a few times, I fell in love with it. (not literally, but the song is decent).

I am wondering if anyone has heard of them, and if so, are they worth more of a listen than this one song?

[Anbira Hicchoru]

I've heard of Stratovarius...

...the violin guy.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I do not believe they are one in the same.. unless they can get a violin to sound like an electric guitar.

[Khendon Sevon]

no... but I can get an electric guitar to sound like a violin... does that count?

[Nathanial K'cansce]

No... but you get points for being able to do that. :)

[Anbira Hicchoru]

You've never heard of a stratovarius violin? They're the most valuable in the world.

At any rate, the guy died a few hundred years ago.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I've heard of those violins

[Kakita Yoshi]

Stradivarius, if you want the history lesson:

Smithsonian: Stradivarius (http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/stradv.htm)

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Thanks, but I'm more interested in Stratovarius: a music group.

Stratovarius (http://www.stratovarius.com/index7.php)