Hästpojken is a
Swedish
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pop-rock group from
Gothenburg
Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has ...
.
[Gothenburg Symfoniker website: Popical - Hästpojken]
The origin of the name Hästpojken (literally horseboy in Swedish) remains a mystery.
The band was founded in 2007 and originally consisted of Martin Elisson, vocalist from
Bad Cash Quartet, Adam Bolméus, guitarist also from the same band and Lars Malmros (Pop-Lars) drummer from
Broder Daniel
Broder Daniel (Swedish for ''Brother Daniel''), often abbreviated as BD, was an alternative rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden. They formed in the late 1980s and then consisted of classmates Henrik Berggren and Daniel Gilbert. The band claims the ...
. This line-up released the band's debut album ''Caligula'' in 2008. Elisson and Bolmeus would write most of materials. 2010 saw the follow-up album ''Från där jag ropar'' after which Lars Malmros left the band. The band would see many changes in the line-up. The band's third album is ''En magisk tanke'' released in 2013.
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In 2014, Hästpojken played with Göteborgs symfoniker. The band is preparing a new album for release in 2015.
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In 2014, Hästpojken was nominated as "best group" during P3 Guld awards.
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Members
*Martin Elisson — Lead Vocals
*Adam Bolméus — Guitar and backing vocals
*Oscar Wallblom — Bass and backing vocals
*Nico Janco — Drums
*Matti Ollikainen — Piano
*Karl Ander — Guitar, Keyboard and backing vocals
Former members
*Lars Malmros — drums, percussion (2007-2008)
*Joel Alme
Joel Alme (born 1980) is a musician and artist from Gothenburg, Sweden. Alme released his debut album ''A Master of Ceremonies'' on 22 April 2008 with "Queen's Corner" being the single. In 2010 he released his second studio album, called ''Waiti ...
— Bass, backing vocals (2007-2008)
*Pontus Tenggren - (????-2010)
Stand-ins during live tours
*Stefan Sporsén — Piano
*Henrik Lindén — Bass and backing vocals
Discography
Albums
Singles
;Others (non-charting)
*2007: "Shane MacGowan"
*2008: "Caligula"
*2008: "Här har du ditt liv"
*2010: "Jag e jag"
*2012: "Samma himlar"
*2013: "Sommarvin"
References
External links
Hästpojken blog page
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Swedish rock music groups
Swedish pop music groups