De lyckliga kompisarna
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De Lyckliga Kompisarna DLK, is a Swedish
punk band
. The band was formed in 1989, split up in 1997, and re-united in 2008. They are probably best known for their song "Ishockeyfrisyr", which is also known as "Hockeyfrilla" (Swedish for "mullet
"). They also made a music video
for it.
The band is headed by Mart Hällgren who both wrote songs, sang and played several instruments. DLK split up after two farewell gigs at Kafé 44
in Stockholm, Sweden. These gigs were recorded and compiled into a live album. After DLK, Mart Hällgren began a solo career as "Mart" (he had previously played solo in the band Total Egon), but later started the band UBBA.
De Lyckliga Kompisarna stated in January 2008 that they would begin playing again, and the band has since gone on tour and released a new EP.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
punk band
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
. The band was formed in 1989, split up in 1997, and re-united in 2008. They are probably best known for their song "Ishockeyfrisyr", which is also known as "Hockeyfrilla" (Swedish for "mullet
Mullet (haircut)
The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back. . The mullet began to appear in popular media in the 1960s and 1970s but did not become generally well-known until the early 1980s...
"). They also made a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for it.
The band is headed by Mart Hällgren who both wrote songs, sang and played several instruments. DLK split up after two farewell gigs at Kafé 44
Kafé 44
Kafé 44 is a café and concert place on Tjärhovsgatan 46 in Stockholm, Sweden. The café is operated by three non-profit groups that together run the café, Bokhandeln INFO, Dagfiket and Scen 44. INFO is an anarchist bookstore, Dagfiket is the café open during the days and finally Scen 44 is the part...
in Stockholm, Sweden. These gigs were recorded and compiled into a live album. After DLK, Mart Hällgren began a solo career as "Mart" (he had previously played solo in the band Total Egon), but later started the band UBBA.
De Lyckliga Kompisarna stated in January 2008 that they would begin playing again, and the band has since gone on tour and released a new EP.
Members
- Mart Hällgren (vocals and bass)
- Jouni Haapala (drums)
- Fredrik Åberg (guitar and backup vocals)
- Roger Reinstam (guitar and backup vocals)
Former members
- Daniel Levin
- Joakim Levin
- Sussie Persson
- Björn Gunér
- Egil Jansson
- Christoffer Roth
- Daniel Peda
- Anders Fransson
- Mattias Ander
Album
- 1991 – Le som en fotomodellLe som en fotomodellLe som en fotomodell is a studio album made by Swedish punk band De Lyckliga Kompisarna. The album was released in 1991 and was the first of DLK's four studio albums.-Track listing:...
- 1993 – Tomat
- 1995 – Sagoland
- 1996 – DLK
- 1997 – Live på Kafé 44 (Live)
- 2000 – Hockeyfrillor 89-97 (Samling)
- 2009 – Hugos Sång (EP)
- 2010 - Hugos Sång LP
Single
- 1990 – "Scaniajon"
- 1990 – "Dit kuken pekar"
- 1994 – "Dammsugarförsäljare Blues"
- 1994 – "8"
- 1995 – "Tillbaka till sagolandet"
- 1996 – "Borlänge"