Eldkvarn (band)
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Eldkvarn is a Swedish
rock band formed in Norrköping
in 1971, consisting of brothers Plura Jonsson (the main songwriter, singer and rhythm guitarist of the band) and Carla Jonsson (lead guitarist who also writes songs and sings). The third original member is the bass player Tony Thorén, who has produced a number of albums by Eldkvarn, as well as other artists. The band is very active and widely regarded as one of the best rock bands in Sweden, with a following in other Nordic countries as well.
Eldkvarn have had some ups and downs in their career, highlights being the beginning of the 80's, then the late 80's with "Himmelska dagar" and "Kungarna från Broadway", and - maybe above all - the period from "Limbo" (1999) to this day. The last period is by many Swedish music critics considered to be the best in the band's career.
In all, the band have made more than 20 full length LP and CDs.
Sweden
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rock band formed in Norrköping
Norrköping
Norrköping is a city in the province of Östergötland in eastern Sweden and the seat of Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County. The city has a population of 87,247 inhabitants in 2010, out of a municipal total of 130,050, making it Sweden's tenth largest city and eighth largest...
in 1971, consisting of brothers Plura Jonsson (the main songwriter, singer and rhythm guitarist of the band) and Carla Jonsson (lead guitarist who also writes songs and sings). The third original member is the bass player Tony Thorén, who has produced a number of albums by Eldkvarn, as well as other artists. The band is very active and widely regarded as one of the best rock bands in Sweden, with a following in other Nordic countries as well.
Eldkvarn have had some ups and downs in their career, highlights being the beginning of the 80's, then the late 80's with "Himmelska dagar" and "Kungarna från Broadway", and - maybe above all - the period from "Limbo" (1999) to this day. The last period is by many Swedish music critics considered to be the best in the band's career.
In all, the band have made more than 20 full length LP and CDs.
Band members
- Plura Jonsson - lead vocals, guitar
- Carla Jonsson - lead guitar, vocals
- Tony Thorén - bass guitar, backing vocals
- Werner Modiggård - drums, backing vocals
- Claes von Heijne - keyboard
Former members
- Staffan Odenhall - saxophone (1974)
- Curt-Åke Stefan - guitar and keyboard (1974–79)
- Wenche Arnesen - vocals (1975–79)
- Liten Falkeholm - xylofon, keyboard, vocals (1975–79)
- Lage Bergström - drums (1974–78)
- Claes Carlsson - saxophone, keyboard (1979–84)
- Lennart Helperin - trumpet (1982–84)
- Fredric "Fralle" Holmquist - (1984–86)
- Peter Smoliansky - drums (1985–92)
- Magnus Persson - drums (1993–94)
Discography
- En lång het weekend (1976)
- Pantad och såld (1978)
- Pojkar, pojkar, pojkar (1979)
- Musik för miljonärer (1980)
- Genom ljuva livet (1981)
- Tuff lust (1983)
- Barbariets eleganter (1984)
- Ny klubb (1984)
- Utanför lagen (1986)
- Himmelska dagar (1987)
- Kungarna från Broadway (1988)
- Karusellkvällar (1989)
- Legender ur den svarta hatten (1991)
- Pluralism (1993)
- Sånger från Nedergården (1994)
- Lyckliga tider (1997)
- Limbo (1999)
- Död stjärna (2001)
- Brott lönar sig alltid (2002)
- Atlantis (2005)
- Svart blogg (2007)
- Hunger Hotell (2008)
- De Berömdas aveny (2011)
Compilations
- Vägen från Peking (1988)
- Den långa färden 71-91 (1991)
- Det gamla landet (1997)
- Eldkvarns bästa 2000 (2000)
- Diamanter (2004)
- Klassiker (2008)
- Stans Bästa Band: 1971-2011 - De Första 40 Åren (2011)
Live albums
- Tempel av alkohol (1994)
- Cirkus Broadway (1989)
- Kärlekens törst (2000)
- Kärlekens låga (2006)
- Svart gig (2007)
- Kärlekens väg (2010)