Kjell Roos band
Encyclopedia
Kjell Roos Band is a dansband
in Vallsta
, Sweden
. The band was formed in 1969 by the brothers Kjell
, Anders and Sven-Åke as Bröderna Roos (the Roos brothers). In the mid 1970s they changed their name to Roosarna. Since 1975, it is a full-time playing band. In 1982, the band begun to cooperate with Kikki Danielsson
.
In 1990 the cooperation was increased when they began to appear as Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna, and scored several Svensktoppen
hits
during the 1990s. Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna was awarded a Grammis
in 1994 for the album Vet du vad jag vet
. In September 1996 they changed their name to Kikki Danielssons orkester.
In 1998, the band toured in church buildings, and the same year released material in Germany
. When Kikki Danielsson left the band in February 2000, the band took the name Kjell Roos Band. Since 2003, however, Kikki Danielsson has once again begun to tour with the band.
Dansband
Dansband is a Swedish term for a band that plays dansbandsmusik . Dansbandsmusik is often danced to in pairs. Jitterbug and foxtrot music are often included in this category. The music is primarily inspired by swing, schlager, country, jazz, and rock...
in Vallsta
Vallsta
Vallsta is a locality situated in Bollnäs Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 280 inhabitants in 2005....
, Sweden
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....
. The band was formed in 1969 by the brothers Kjell
Kjell Roos
Kjell Roos, born 1956, is a Swedish guitarist and singer, who leads the Swedish dansband Kjell Roos Band, earlier known as Roosarna. In 1984 he married the Swedish singer Kikki Danielsson. They have two children but separated in 1999. They have done duets in songs as I juletid , Kvällens sista...
, Anders and Sven-Åke as Bröderna Roos (the Roos brothers). In the mid 1970s they changed their name to Roosarna. Since 1975, it is a full-time playing band. In 1982, the band begun to cooperate with Kikki Danielsson
Kikki Danielsson
Ann-Kristin "Kikki" Danielsson is a Swedish country, dansband and pop singer. Sometimes, she also plays the accordion and she has also written some lyrics. She is also famous for yodeling in some songs. Kikki Danielsson gained her largest popularity in the Nordic region from the late 1970s until...
.
In 1990 the cooperation was increased when they began to appear as Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna, and scored several Svensktoppen
Svensktoppen
Svensktoppen is a record chart at Sveriges Radio. Until January 2003, the songs had to be in the Swedish language. Svensktoppen has aired since 1962, except for the years 1982-1985. Svensktoppen airs once a week...
hits
Hit single
A hit single is a recorded song or instrumental released as a single that has become very popular. Although it is sometimes used to describe any widely-played or big-selling song, the term "hit" is usually reserved for a single that has appeared in an official music chart through repeated radio...
during the 1990s. Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna was awarded a Grammis
Grammis
The Grammis Awards are the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards. The awards ceremony is generally held each year in February in Stockholm.The awards were established in 1969 and awarded until 1972 when they were cancelled....
in 1994 for the album Vet du vad jag vet
Vet du vad jag vet
Vet du vad jag vet is a 1994 studio album from Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna. In 1995 the album was awarded a Grammis for best dansband album of 1994. At Svensktoppen, the songs "Långt bortom bergen" and "Vet du vad jag vet" managed to enter the chart....
. In September 1996 they changed their name to Kikki Danielssons orkester.
In 1998, the band toured in church buildings, and the same year released material in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. When Kikki Danielsson left the band in February 2000, the band took the name Kjell Roos Band. Since 2003, however, Kikki Danielsson has once again begun to tour with the band.
Members
- Kjell RoosKjell RoosKjell Roos, born 1956, is a Swedish guitarist and singer, who leads the Swedish dansband Kjell Roos Band, earlier known as Roosarna. In 1984 he married the Swedish singer Kikki Danielsson. They have two children but separated in 1999. They have done duets in songs as I juletid , Kvällens sista...
- vocals and guitar - Kikki DanielssonKikki DanielssonAnn-Kristin "Kikki" Danielsson is a Swedish country, dansband and pop singer. Sometimes, she also plays the accordion and she has also written some lyrics. She is also famous for yodeling in some songs. Kikki Danielsson gained her largest popularity in the Nordic region from the late 1970s until...
- lead vocals. Left the band in 1999. - Lennart Brink - bass
- Kent Lovén - drums
- Danne Wirenberg - guitar
- Marcus Fernholm - keyboard
Albums
- I kväll är det party (1985)
- Livet är nuLivet är nuLivet är nu is a 1988 studio album from Swedish dansband Roosarna, with Kikki Danielsson.-Side A:#Santo Domingo#Livet är nu#Din natt#Wn man med många drömmar#Guld & diamanter#Jag har hittat hem-Side B:#Du och jag#Kärlekens spion#Jag är fri...
(1988) - På lugnare vattenPå lugnare vattenPå lugnare vatten is a 1990 studio album from Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna. "Vägg i vägg" is a text in Swedish of the song "Eitt lag enn", which when performed by Stjórnin finished 4th for Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990. "Cliff medley" is a combination of Cliff Richard hits...
(1990) - En enda gångEn enda gångEn enda gång is a 1992 studio album from Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna. The tracks "En enda gång", "Kvällens sista dans" and "Natt efter natt" were tested for Svensktoppen, but only "En enda gång" managed to enter the chart.-Side A:-Side B:...
(1992) - Vet du vad jag vetVet du vad jag vetVet du vad jag vet is a 1994 studio album from Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna. In 1995 the album was awarded a Grammis for best dansband album of 1994. At Svensktoppen, the songs "Långt bortom bergen" and "Vet du vad jag vet" managed to enter the chart....
(1994) - Hem till NordenHem till NordenHem till Norden is a 1996 studio album from Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna. The song Hem till Norden, written by T. Andersson and K. Svenling, was also released as a single in 1995, gave the album its name. That song uses a "national romantic" and "Nordistic" style, and celebrate the Nordic region...
(1996) - Ett hus med många rumEtt hus med många rumEtt hus med många rum is a studio album from Swedish dansband Kikki Danielssons orkester, formerly known as Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna. It was released in November 1997.-Track listing:-Kärlekens vindar:...
(1997) - Dagar som kommer och gårDagar som kommer och gårDagar som kommer och går is a studio album from Swedish dansband Kikki Danielssons orkester, formerly known as Kikki Danielsson & Roosarna. It was released in 1998.-Track listing:-Svensktoppen:...
(1999) - Vad livet har att geVad livet har att geVad livet har att ge is a compilation album by Kikki Danielsson & Kjell Roos Band, released in Norway in February 2005 on Norwegian label Tylden & Co.. Six of the songs were new, in them Kikki Danielsson sings solo only in the title track, written by Kjell Roos...
(2005)