Fredrik Hermansson

Fredrik Hermansson (born 18 July 1976) is a Swedish musician. He was a keyboardist and backing vocalist in the Swedish progressive rock band Pain of Salvation from 1996 to 2011. He also works as a free-lance piano player and composer. Fredrik studied both classical and jazz piano at Birka Folkhögskola in Östersund, Sweden, and chamber music in Västerås, Sweden, where he received a master's degree.[1] On 8 November 2011, a message to fans by Daniel Gildenlöw noted that Fredrik Hermansson would also be leaving the band at the conclusion of the current tour.[2]

Fredrik Hermansson
Fredrik Hermansson live in Cairo with Pain of Salvation.
Background information
Birth nameJohan Fredrik Hermansson
Born (1976-07-18) 18 July 1976
GenresProgressive metal, progressive rock, fusion, classical, tango
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsPiano, harpsichord, keyboards, samplers, vocals
Associated actsPain of Salvation
Tango Corazón

Discography

Pain of Salvation

Solo
  • Piano (2007 and 2009)

References
  1. "Tango Corazón". Archived from the original on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
  2. "Frederik leaves the band". Retrieved 8 November 2011.
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