Dundertåget
Dundertåget, originally known as Thunder Express, was a Swedish rock band formed in 2004 by Robert Dahlqvist. They released four albums before disbanding in 2011.
Dundertåget | |
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Dundertåget in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Thunder Express |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock, garage rock, hard rock, blues rock, power pop |
| Years active | 2004 – 2011 |
| Labels | Razzia Records |
| Past members | Robert Dahlqvist Robert Pehrsson Jens Lagergren Jesper Karlsson |
| Website | Dundertåget.se |
History Edit
The band was formed by Dahlqvist in 2004 as a side project to highlight his lead guitar and lead vocal skills, and for performing when his full-time band The Hellacopters were on break.[1] The band was originally named Thunder Express, after a song by MC5.[2] They were influenced by that band plus The Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick, The Faces, and ZZ Top.[3] The band also included guitarist Robert Pehrsson, bassist Jens Lagergren, and drummer Jesper Karlsson.[2]
Originally performing in English, Thunder Express released the albums We Play for Pleasure in 2004[4] and Republic Disgrace in 2007.[5] In 2008 they decided to switch to their native Swedish for titles and lyrics, and changed their name to Dundertåget (a rough translation of "Thunder Express").[1]
Under their new name they released the album Skaffa ny Frisyr in 2009,[6] which earned the band a Grammis nomination for Best Rock Act of the Year.[7] Their fourth overall album Dom Feta Åren är Förbi was released in 2010, featuring a guest appearance by singer Nina Ramsby.[8] Dundertåget disbanded in 2011, with Dahlqvist and Pehrsson moving to other projects associated with The Hellacopters. Dahlqvist also released some solo material shortly before his death in 2017.[9]
Members Edit
- Robert Dahlqvist – lead vocals, lead guitar
- Robert Pehrsson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Jens Lagergren – bass, backing vocals
- Jesper Karlsson – drums, percussion
Discography Edit
as Thunder Express Edit
- We Play for Pleasure (2004)
- Republic Disgrace (2007)
as Dundertåget Edit
- Skaffa ny Frisyr (2009)
- Dom Feta Åren är Förbi (2010)
See also Edit
References Edit
- ^ a b Lusso, Fabrizio (2017-02-07). "'Not By The Grace Of God', Thunder Express & The Hellacopters ace Robert 'Strings' Dahlqvist R.I.P." Last Day Deaf. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
- ^ a b "Thunder Express". GetSongBPM.com. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
- ^ Ofersan (2015-11-19). "Interzone Rock: Thunder Express by Robert Dahlqvist…..The Lost Hellacopter". Interzone Rock. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Thunder Express "We Play for Pleasure" | dagensskiva.com". Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Setentada y punto — Gaztelupeko Hotsak". www.hotsak.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Dundertåget - Skaffa ny frisyr". fuzz.se. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2009-12-08). "EUROPE Up For Swedish GRAMMIS Award In 'Best Rock' Category". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Dundertåget: Dom Feta Åren Är Förbi". gaffa.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Thiessen, Brock (3 February 2017). "R.I.P. Hellacopters Guitarist Robert "Strängen" Dahlqvist". Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 February 2017.