12.23.2008

The Spotnicks: In Stockholm (SWE, 1964)

The Spotnicks were formed in Göteborg, Sweden, in 1957, by guitarist and undisputed bandleader Bo Winberg. The other members were guitarist and singer Bob Lander, drummer Ove Johansson, and bassist Björn Thelin, several of whom had already played together in local rock & roll bands like the Blue Caps, Rock Teddy, and the Rebels. The first year they performed under the name the Frazers, but soon changed it to the Spotnicks. In 1961 they were signed by Karusell and released their first singles containing mostly instrumental covers of famous songs. The selection of songs was as varied as the performances were homogenous, including titles like "Hava Nagila" and "Johnny Guitar." Later the same year, the Spotnicks toured Germany, France, and Spain, and in 1962 they released their debut album, The Spotnicks in London, recorded on their first trip to England. Featured on this tour were the space suits that the band would wear on-stage until 1969.

Great instrumental classic rock, great live recordings from this swedish band! Check it out! Ah yes, you wont find here raw or fast garage songs. Still great!.


¡ THE SPOTNICKS LIVE IN STOCKHOLM 1964 !

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

buena loco maestro, saludos desde chile!

Anonymous said...

Thanks!
Zeno

00100 said...

Hey thanks very much, awesome music from yester year...it's been a real edumacation for me and the kids.
Cheers,
WE

Anonymous said...

Many thanks!!