Sweden is considered a musical power, because a large number of masterpieces are created in this country. The popularity of Swedish works is that through the notes you can hear the positive and sincerity of the musicians.
Significant Dates
One of the famous people of Stockholm, a popular singer, producer, born in 1945, March 24 - Ula Hokansson. His biography is full of numerous events, they are also interesting to lovers of his work.
- In the 60s, the young musician is a member of the young band The Janglers. Soon, the soloist, thanks to his talent, took a leading place in the musical group, and the group became known as Ola & The Janglers.
- At the end of the 70s, the concert activity of the band began to fade. Ula Hockansson did not limit himself to participation in the group, simultaneously recorded solo concerts. At the same time, the musician heads the recording studio Sonet Grammofon.
- In 1979, a vocal group was created.
- In 1986, together with Agneta Feltskog, the duet The Way You Are was recorded.
- 1992 was the year of Stockholm Records.
Ula Hockansson and Secret Service
Ula, teamed up with Tim Neroll and famous musician Ulf Walberg, participated in the famous show in Sweden. Despite the fact that they could not win, the singers continued to develop and compose new songs.
In 1979, three musicians, including Hockansson, formed Secret Service. Over time, the number of team members began to increase. The existing composition was joined by guitarists, bass player, drummer. The famous single Ten O'Clock Postman becomes the first line of the hit parade in Japan and Germany. Most of the lyrics were composed by Hockansson.
In the 80s, many musicians were interested in electronic instruments. Members of the famous team were no exception. Therefore, a synthesizer is added to existing instruments, it also prevails over all. Songs are becoming more melodic and interesting.
Group Highlights
In 1984, artists released the new Jupiter Sign album. Songs differ from previous masterpieces by the subtlety of sound, due to the combination of power tools and lively violin. In 1987, the composition of a close-knit team changed. Ula Hockansson is now the main author of the subsequent repertoire. Each of the musicians included in the group was simultaneously involved in other projects, worked with novice performers, so less and less time was devoted to joint creativity.
From 1992-2004, Ula Hockansson heads his own company called Stockholm Records. Although the group released new songs, it is difficult to talk about its further development. The team periodically appeared on the scenes with new compositions. In 2004, the famous Swedish musician joins the production company TEN Productions, which is engaged in the search for young talents. In 2006, the new team was invited to the festival "Retro FM Legends". In 2012, the new album The Lost Box was released, which included old unpublished masterpieces.
The popularity of Swedish music is very easily explained: simple motives for perception, a positive attitude and enthusiasm coming from legendary performers. In Sweden, a huge number of various celebrations and events are constantly held, which the audience is extremely pleased with.