The Electric Boys are a Swedish band founded in Sweden in 1987 playing funky hard rock with roots in the 70s groove rock and 60s pop and psychedelia.[3]
They were formed by Conny Bloom (real surname: Blomqvist) (guitar/vocals) and Andy Christell (bass). Originally a duo, they signed for Polygram and released the single "All Lips 'n Hips" in 1987. [5][6] This early version of what would become perhaps the band's best-known hit also appeared in America on the soundtrack to the movie Feds. The band then added second guitarist Franco Santunione and drummer Niclas Sigevall.[3]
In 1989, the band's debut album Funk-O-Metal Carpet Ride, including “All Lips ’N’ Hips” was a success in Europe, and they picked up a strong following in Britain,[7] where, as well as headlining small clubs, they supported Thunder the following year. The album was also released in America on Atco, including five new recorded tracks produced by Bob Rock, and five tracks from the domestic version. Their critically acclaimed debut album spawned the self-produced Billboard Top 20 single, “All Lips ’N’ Hips” that got them heavy rotation on MTV.[8][9]
However, the follow-up album Groovus Maximus did not emerge until 1992.[10] The Groovus Maximus album was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios in London.[10] By the end of an American tour to promote it supporting Mr. Big, the band parted ways with members Santunione and Sigevall,[10] and changed record deals, pursuing a heavier sound. Outgoing members were replaced by former Mogg drummer Thomas Broman and Martin Thomander (second guitar), and this line up released the band's third album, Freewheelin' on the Music For Nations label in Britain, also recorded at the Abbey Road Studios.The band opened up for Metallica in Sweden and performed several other shows before disbanding, In October 16th 1994 the band made their last concert and then split up.[10] In 2005, founders Bloom and Christell both joined Hanoi Rocks.
The original lineup of the band (Bloom, Christell, Santunione, and Sigevall) reformed in 2009 and released And Them Boys Done Swang in 2011.[3]
2014 saw the release of another album, Starflight United. The next album, called The Ghost Ward Diaries was released in November 2018 and featured drummer Jolle Atlagic as well as original drummer Niclas Sigevall. Their latest album Ups!de Down was released 2021 via Mighty Music, featuring a returning Martin Thomander on guitar, again replacing Santunione.[11]
Members
Conny Bloom - lead vocals, guitar, sitar (1988-1994, 2009–present)
Andy Christell - bass guitar, backing vocals (1988-1994, 2009–present)
Niklas Sigevall - drums (1988-1993, 2009–present)
Jolle Atlagic - drums (2015–present)
Martin "Slim" Thomander - guitar, backing vocals (1993-1994, 2020-present)
^Morris, Chris (28 November 1992). "Artists Put Vid Biz Under Lens". Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 48. p. 37. ISSN 0006-2510.
^Darzin, Daina; Spencer, Lauren (January 1991). "The Thrash-Funk scene proudly presents Primus, along with a host of others. Go for the funk, don't get your dreds stomped in the metal mosh pit". Spin. Vol. 6, no. 10. p. 39. ISSN 0886-3032.
^ abcdRivadavia, Eduardo. "Electric Boys – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
^Klypchak, Brad (2016). "All Those Wasted Years: Hanoi Rocks and the Transitions of Glam". In Chapman, Ian; Johnson, Henry (eds.). Global Glam and Popular Music: Style and Spectacle from the 1970s to the 2000s. Routledge. pp. 142–155.
^"Conny Bloom (Electric Boys, vocalist & guitarist) by The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show with Pariah Burke • A podcast on Anchor". Anchor.fm. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
^Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Review "All Lips n' Hips"". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
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The Electric Boys are a Swedish band founded in Sweden in 1987 playing funky hard rock with roots in the 70s groove rock and 60s pop and psychedelia 3 Electric BoysOriginStockholm SwedenGenresHard rock 1 funk rock 2 funk metal 3 glam metal 4 Years active1987 1994 2009 presentLabelsPolygram Atco Music for NationsMembersConny BloomAndy ChristellNiklas SigevallMartin ThomanderPast membersFranco SantunioneThomas Broman Contents 1 Career 2 Members 2 1 Former 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 Singles 3 3 Other recordings 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksCareer EditThey were formed by Conny Bloom real surname Blomqvist guitar vocals and Andy Christell bass Originally a duo they signed for Polygram and released the single All Lips n Hips in 1987 5 6 This early version of what would become perhaps the band s best known hit also appeared in America on the soundtrack to the movie Feds The band then added second guitarist Franco Santunione and drummer Niclas Sigevall 3 In 1989 the band s debut album Funk O Metal Carpet Ride including All Lips N Hips was a success in Europe and they picked up a strong following in Britain 7 where as well as headlining small clubs they supported Thunder the following year The album was also released in America on Atco including five new recorded tracks produced by Bob Rock and five tracks from the domestic version Their critically acclaimed debut album spawned the self produced Billboard Top 20 single All Lips N Hips that got them heavy rotation on MTV 8 9 However the follow up album Groovus Maximus did not emerge until 1992 10 The Groovus Maximus album was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios in London 10 By the end of an American tour to promote it supporting Mr Big the band parted ways with members Santunione and Sigevall 10 and changed record deals pursuing a heavier sound Outgoing members were replaced by former Mogg drummer Thomas Broman and Martin Thomander second guitar and this line up released the band s third album Freewheelin on the Music For Nations label in Britain also recorded at the Abbey Road Studios The band opened up for Metallica in Sweden and performed several other shows before disbanding In October 16th 1994 the band made their last concert and then split up 10 In 2005 founders Bloom and Christell both joined Hanoi Rocks The original lineup of the band Bloom Christell Santunione and Sigevall reformed in 2009 and released And Them Boys Done Swang in 2011 3 2014 saw the release of another album Starflight United The next album called The Ghost Ward Diaries was released in November 2018 and featured drummer Jolle Atlagic as well as original drummer Niclas Sigevall Their latest album Ups de Down was released 2021 via Mighty Music featuring a returning Martin Thomander on guitar again replacing Santunione 11 Members EditConny Bloom lead vocals guitar sitar 1988 1994 2009 present Andy Christell bass guitar backing vocals 1988 1994 2009 present Niklas Sigevall drums 1988 1993 2009 present Jolle Atlagic drums 2015 present Martin Slim Thomander guitar backing vocals 1993 1994 2020 present Former Edit Franco Santunione guitar backing vocals 1988 1993 2009 2020 Thomas Broman drums backing vocals 1993 1994 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Funk O Metal Carpet Ride 1989 Funk O Metal Carpet Ride 1990 US Version Groovus Maximus 1992 Freewheelin 1994 And Them Boys Done Swang 2011 Starflight United 2014 The Ghost Ward Diaries 2018 Ups de Down 2021 Grand Explosivos 2023 Singles Edit 1987 All Lips n Hips original version 1990 All Lips n Hips No 76 US Hot 100 No 16 US Mainstream Rock 1990 Electrified Phonogram Ltd London Catalog UK VERCD 50 Int 878 455 2 1990 Excerpts From The Funk O Metal Carpet Ride Vertigo EBCDJ 1 1990 Psychedelic Eyes 1992 Mary in the Mystery World No 27 Sweden 1992 Groovus Maximus 1992 Dying to Be Loved 1994 Ready to Believe 1994 Groover Polar Polygram Sweden Catalog Polar 855 405 2 2011 Father Popcorn s Magic Oysters 2011 Angel in an Armoured Suit 2011 Sometimes U Gotta Go Look for the Car video 2011 Ten Thousand Times Goodbye 2013 Dancing on My Own 2014 Spaced Out 2014 If Only She Was Lonely 2017 Dishes 2018 Suffer 2018 Hangover in Hannover 2018 You Spark My Heart 2019 Gone Gone Gone 2020 The Lions Roar 2021 Super God 2021 Tumblin Dominoes 2021 It s Not the End 2022 Favorite Hello Worst Goodbye 2022 Into the Midnight Sun 2023 I ve Got A Feelin 2023 Domestic Blitz Other recordings Edit 1990 For fet for ett Fuck Svullo with Electric Boys No 2 Sweden 1992 King Kong Song ABBA cover for the Swedish ABBA tribute album ABBA The Tribute released on Polar Music See also EditList of funk rock bands List of glam metal bands and artistsReferences Edit Morris Chris 28 November 1992 Artists Put Vid Biz Under Lens Billboard Vol 104 no 48 p 37 ISSN 0006 2510 Darzin Daina Spencer Lauren January 1991 The Thrash Funk scene proudly presents Primus along with a host of others Go for the funk don t get your dreds stomped in the metal mosh pit Spin Vol 6 no 10 p 39 ISSN 0886 3032 a b c d Rivadavia Eduardo Electric Boys Artist Biography AllMusic Retrieved 3 March 2014 Klypchak Brad 2016 All Those Wasted Years Hanoi Rocks and the Transitions of Glam In Chapman Ian Johnson Henry eds Global Glam and Popular Music Style and Spectacle from the 1970s to the 2000s Routledge pp 142 155 Conny Bloom Electric Boys vocalist amp guitarist by The Hard Heavy amp Hair Show with Pariah Burke A podcast on Anchor Anchor fm Retrieved 17 July 2021 Rivadavia Eduardo Review All Lips n Hips AllMusic Retrieved 19 February 2010 Henderson Alex Review Funk O Metal Carpet Ride AllMusic Retrieved 19 February 2010 rockprog conny bloom a c christell of electric boys 3 May 2009 a b c d Colin Larkin ed 1999 The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock First ed Virgin Books p 146 ISBN 0 7535 0257 7 melodylane External links EditOfficial Site Live Photos From London Concert July 09 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Electric Boys amp oldid 1171536107, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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