The Playtones
The Playtones is a Swedish 1950s rock n roll band formed in 2008 in Kallinge. Their music is influenced by rockabilly. It was called Boppin' Steve & The Playtones before 2008. The Playtones won the dansband competition Dansbandskampen in 2009.[1] 2011 the band appeared in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest.
The Playtones | |
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| Also known as | Previously, Boppin' Steve & The Playtones |
| Origin | Kallinge, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock n Roll Rockabilly |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Members
- Stefan Jonasson – vocals, piano
- Johan Svensson – drums
- Mattias Schertell – double bass, electric bass
- Jonas Holmberg - guitar
Discography
Albums
- As Boppin' Steve & The Playtones
| Year | Album | Peak | Certification |
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| SWE [2] | |||
| 2010 | Mr Big | 30 | |
| I'm on Fire | 49 | ||
- As The Playtones
| Year | Album | Peak | Certification |
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| SWE [2] | |||
| 2010 | Rock'n'Roll Dance Party | 1 | |
| 2011 | Rock'n Roll is King | 1 | |
| 2012 | Rock the Road | 2 | |
| 2013 | In the Mood | 7 | |
| 2014 | Rockabilly Sunset | 3 | |
| 2015 | It's Alright | 20 | |
- Others
- Rock'n'Roll Christmas Party
References
- "The Playtones vann "Dansbandskampen"". Svenska Dagbladet. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
- SwedishCharts.com The Playtones page
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