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Lotta Engberg

Anna Charlotte "Lotta" Engberg (born Pedersen; 5 March 1963) is a Swedish singer.[1]

Lotta Engberg
Engberg performing in April 2008
Background information
Birth nameAnna Charlotte Pedersen
Born (1963-03-05) 5 March 1963 (age 60)
Överkalix, Sweden
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
Years active1980–present
Websitelottaengberg.se
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
LabelsMariann

She represented Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest 1987 with "Boogaloo" after winning Melodifestivalen 1987. She also tried many times in Melodifestivalen in 1984, 1988, 1990, 1996, 2002 and 2012.

She was also a singer in a number of formations including "Trioala" early on, and in dansbands Lotta & Anders Engbergs orkester from 1989 to 1994, and after her divorce from Anders Engberg, in dansband Lotta Engbergs from 1994 until 2002. She continues now as a solo artist. On 2 October 1999, Sweden issued a postage stamp with her portrait. She also has a great number of collaborations including joint albums with Jarl Carlsson in 1987, Christer Sjögren and Willie Nelson, both in 2012.

Career Edit

Under her maiden name, Lotta Pedersen, she made her debut in the Sveriges Television program "Nygammalt" in 1980 when she was 17. She was also a member of the Trioala, an a cappella choir. Later, she received a permanent place in the TV program's choir.[2]

Marriage Edit

She married Anders Engberg and took his surname in her recordings recording. She also became main vocalist for the dansband Lotta $ Anders Engbergs orkester that continued until 1994 when the couple divorced.[citation needed]

In Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Edit

She represented Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest 1987 after winning the Melodifestivalen of that year with "Fyra bugg & en Coca Cola". The song was renamed "Boogaloo" for the Eurovision competition.[3]

She also tried in Melodifestivalen many other times but did not win to go on to the Eurovision finals.

Lotta & Anders Engbergs orkester Edit

Lotta & Anders Engbergs orkester
OriginSkara, Sweden
GenresDansband music
Years active1989–1994
Past membersLotta Engberg
Anders Engberg
Patrik Ehlersson
Peter Åhs
Pedro Johansson
Jörgen Horneij

(This section is about the dansband and covers the period 1989 to 1994) Lotta & Anders Engbergs orkester was a dansband in Skara, Sweden which was active during the years 1989-1994, with Lotta Engberg as singer. She formed the band in 1989 with her former husband Anders Engberg, who already had a band in his own name. In 1993, the band was awarded a Grammis in 1993 for their album Kärlek gör mig tokig. It peaked at #33 at the Swedish album chart.

Lotta Engberg left the band around New Year 1993-1994, and started an own dansband, Lotta Engbergs orkester, following the couple's divorce. The remaining part of the band formed Anders Engbergs.

Members
  • Lotta Engberg - vocals
  • Anders Engberg - bass, saxophone, choir
  • Patrik Ehlersson - guitar
  • Peter Åhs - keyboards, sometimes also vocals
  • Pedro Johansson - keyboards
  • Jörgen Horneij - drums
Awards

In early 1994, because of the success of the album Kärlek gör mig tokig, the band was awarded a Grammis award for as "Best Dansband of 1993".

Lotta Engbergs Edit

Lotta Engbergs
Also known asLotta Engbergs orkester
OriginSkara, Sweden
GenresDansband
Years active1994–2002
Past membersLotta Engberg
Peter Åhs
Pedro Johansson
Bengt Andersson
Per Strandberg
Patrik Ehlersson

(This section is about the dansband and covers the period 1994 to 2002)

Lotta Engbergs was a dansband in Skara, Sweden. The band was formed in 1994, when Lotta Engberg left Lotta & Anders Engbergs orkester. The band was, in its early days, known as Lotta Engbergs orkester, which later was shortened to just Lotta Engbergs. Lotta Engbergs was disbanded in 2002.

Members
  • Lotta Engberg - vocals
  • Peter Åhs - guitar, keyboards, sometimes also vocals
  • Pedro Johansson - musical keyboards
  • Bengt Andersson - drums
  • Per Strandberg - bass, guitar, choirs, sometimes also vocals
  • Patrik Ehlersson - guitar, bass

Kikki, Bettan & Lotta Edit

Kikki, Bettan & Lotta was a Swedish-Norwegian super trio, active 2001-2004 and consisting Kikki Danielsson, Elisabeth "Bettan" Andreassen and Lotta Engberg.

Television career Edit

Lotta Engberg has also developed a prosperous television career.

In 2014, Lotta Engberg competed as a celebrity dancer in Let's Dance.

Personal life Edit

Born in Överkalix, she was raised in Laxå, Örebro County. She was married to Anders Engberg, but they divorced in 1994. She now lives in Alingsås with her new husband.

Discography Edit

Citations Edit

  1. ^ "Lotta Engberg". Discogs. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  2. ^ Elisabeth Andreassen fansite - Kikki, Bettan & Lotta 14 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ . ECS Today. Archived from the original on 13 June 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  4. ^ Dalarnas Tidningar 6 January 2011 - Lotta Engberg lämnar Bingolotto January 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine

External links Edit

  • Official website  
  • Lotta Engberg discography at Discogs  
  • Lotta Engberg at IMDb
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest
1987
Succeeded by
Preceded by OGAE Second Chance Contest winner
1996
Succeeded by

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singer in a number of formations including Trioala early on and in dansbands Lotta amp Anders Engbergs orkester from 1989 to 1994 and after her divorce from Anders Engberg in dansband Lotta Engbergs from 1994 until 2002 She continues now as a solo artist On 2 October 1999 Sweden issued a postage stamp with her portrait She also has a great number of collaborations including joint albums with Jarl Carlsson in 1987 Christer Sjogren and Willie Nelson both in 2012 Contents 1 Career 2 Marriage 3 In Melodifestivalen and Eurovision 4 Lotta amp Anders Engbergs orkester 5 Lotta Engbergs 6 Kikki Bettan amp Lotta 7 Television career 8 Personal life 9 Discography 10 Citations 11 External linksCareer EditUnder her maiden name Lotta Pedersen she made her debut in the Sveriges Television program Nygammalt in 1980 when she was 17 She was also a member of the Trioala an a cappella choir Later she received a permanent place in the TV program s choir 2 Marriage EditShe married Anders Engberg and took his surname in her recordings recording She also became main vocalist for the dansband Lotta Anders Engbergs orkester that continued until 1994 when the couple divorced citation needed In Melodifestivalen and Eurovision EditShe represented Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest 1987 after winning the Melodifestivalen of that year with Fyra bugg amp en Coca Cola The song was renamed Boogaloo for the Eurovision competition 3 She also tried in Melodifestivalen many other times but did not win to go on to the Eurovision finals In Melodifestivalen 1984 she sang Sankta Cecilia in partnership with Goran Folkestad coming second behind the later Eurovision winners The Herreys In Melodifestivalen 1988 she sang 100 in partnership with Triple amp Touch coming third In Melodifestivalen 1990 she returned as a solo act singing En gang till coming eighth In Melodifestivalen 1996 she took part with Juliette amp Jonathan coming third In Melodifestivalen 2002 she took part as the super group Kikki Bettan amp Lotta singing Vem e de du vill ha finishing third In Melodifestivalen 2012 she took part with Christer Sjogren singing Don t Let Me Down finishing third in her semi final also finishing third in the second chance round and narrowly missing out on a place in the Melodifestivalen 2012 final The annual contest was in place won by Loreen of whom was the later Eurovision winner in Baku Lotta amp Anders Engbergs orkester EditLotta amp Anders Engbergs orkesterOriginSkara SwedenGenresDansband musicYears active1989 1994Past membersLotta Engberg Anders Engberg Patrik Ehlersson Peter Ahs Pedro Johansson Jorgen Horneij This section is about the dansband and covers the period 1989 to 1994 Lotta amp Anders Engbergs orkester was a dansband in Skara Sweden which was active during the years 1989 1994 with Lotta Engberg as singer She formed the band in 1989 with her former husband Anders Engberg who already had a band in his own name In 1993 the band was awarded a Grammis in 1993 for their album Karlek gor mig tokig It peaked at 33 at the Swedish album chart Lotta Engberg left the band around New Year 1993 1994 and started an own dansband Lotta Engbergs orkester following the couple s divorce The remaining part of the band formed Anders Engbergs MembersLotta Engberg vocals Anders Engberg bass saxophone choir Patrik Ehlersson guitar Peter Ahs keyboards sometimes also vocals Pedro Johansson keyboards Jorgen Horneij drumsAwardsIn early 1994 because of the success of the album Karlek gor mig tokig the band was awarded a Grammis award for as Best Dansband of 1993 Lotta Engbergs EditLotta EngbergsAlso known asLotta Engbergs orkesterOriginSkara SwedenGenresDansbandYears active1994 2002Past membersLotta EngbergPeter AhsPedro JohanssonBengt AnderssonPer StrandbergPatrik Ehlersson This section is about the dansband and covers the period 1994 to 2002 Lotta Engbergs was a dansband in Skara Sweden The band was formed in 1994 when Lotta Engberg left Lotta amp Anders Engbergs orkester The band was in its early days known as Lotta Engbergs orkester which later was shortened to just Lotta Engbergs Lotta Engbergs was disbanded in 2002 MembersLotta Engberg vocals Peter Ahs guitar keyboards sometimes also vocals Pedro Johansson musical keyboards Bengt Andersson drums Per Strandberg bass guitar choirs sometimes also vocals Patrik Ehlersson guitar bassKikki Bettan amp Lotta EditKikki Bettan amp Lotta was a Swedish Norwegian super trio active 2001 2004 and consisting Kikki Danielsson Elisabeth Bettan Andreassen and Lotta Engberg Television career EditLotta Engberg has also developed a prosperous television career She hosts the Swedish sing along show Lotta pa Liseberg From 2008 to 2011 she also hosted the Swedish game show Bingolotto 4 In 2014 Lotta Engberg competed as a celebrity dancer in Let s Dance Personal life EditBorn in Overkalix she was raised in Laxa Orebro County She was married to Anders Engberg but they divorced in 1994 She now lives in Alingsas with her new husband Discography EditMain article Lotta Engberg discography Fyra Bugg amp en Coca Cola 1987 100 1988 Citations Edit Lotta Engberg Discogs Retrieved 23 August 2021 Elisabeth Andreassen fansite Kikki Bettan amp Lotta Archived 14 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Lasse Holm and Lotta Engberg sing a duet for the planet ECS Today Archived from the original on 13 June 2008 Retrieved 20 September 2011 Dalarnas Tidningar 6 January 2011 Lotta Engberg lamnar Bingolotto Archived January 10 2011 at the Wayback MachineExternal links EditLotta Engberg at Wikipedia s sister projects nbsp Media from Commons nbsp Quotations from Wikiquote nbsp Data from Wikidata Official website nbsp Lotta Engberg discography at Discogs nbsp Lotta Engberg at IMDbAwards and achievementsPreceded byMonica Tornell amp Lasse Holm Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest1987 Succeeded byTommy KorbergPreceded by nbsp Cecilia Vennersten OGAE Second Chance Contest winner1996 Succeeded by nbsp Anna Oxa Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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