Added: 24 October 2012
Vikivaki (Swe)
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Band Info
Artist
Vikivaki
Country Sweden
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Genre
Rock / Rock'n Roll
Active 1966 - ca 1980
Members
Hans Gislason/Magnússon - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards (Iceland, Volcano)
Gunnar Gislason/Magnússon - Guitar (Iceland, Volcano)
Kenny Olsson - Bass (Volcano)
Jon-Erik "Jón" Gislason/Magnússon - Drums (Iceland, Volcano, Streaplers (guest))
Former / Past Members
Tony Borg - Guest Guitar ( E.F. Band, Wasa Express, Karl Brun & Highway, Dolce Vita, Aura, Thomas Och Lasse BG Band, Alien, Naked, Vilhelmmusic Band, Jim Jidhed, Gunnar Danielsson (guest), Dana Dragomir (guest)) Christer "Modde" Modin - Guitar ( Rhapsody) Tommy Eriksson - Bass (Tom Raspertin) Steinar Arnason - Bass (Blåkulla, Minas Tirrith, Kendal)
Vikivaki is originally the name of a traditional Icelandic folk dance, but in this context, it refers to a Swedish-Icelandic pop and rock band hailing from Kungälv in Bohuslän. Active primarily between 1973 and 1977, Vikivaki released a handful of singles and albums that captured attention both locally and abroad. The band’s core lineup during 1973-74 included Hans Gislason, Jon Gislason, Christer Modin (later a member of Rhapsody), Tommy Eriksson (1973), Jan Wallmark, and Anders Blad (1974). Over time, several other musicians joined or contributed to recordings, including Tony Borg, Steinar Arnason, Gunnar Gislason, Kenny Olsson, Ulf Wakenius, and Janne "Lucas" Persson.
Their 1973 debut single was recorded at Studio West in Gothenburg and had a limited run of approximately 2,000 copies. The album cover photo was taken by a journalist from Göteborgs-Posten (GP). Also their single 'Crazy Daisy' proved especially popular, reaching an impressive second place in the European Pop Jury poll in July 1977.
Their full-length 'Cruising' was produced by Claes af Geijerstam and remixed by Tom Patrick Salisbury. To promote the album, CBS released a special promotional single titled 'CBS Records Presents a Taster from Vikivaki’s LP Cruising' The promotional material featured descriptions of the band in both Swedish and English.
In 1976, Hans and Björn Gislason released the single 'Öppna Mina Ögon / Open Up Your Window', while Björn also issued a solo single the same year titled 'Open Up Your Window / Summer Rain'.
Jon and Hans Gislason co-wrote the track "Air Traffic Controller" with Derek Hynes of Scafell Pike; the song was featured on Scafell Pike’s self-titled 1980 album. The three Gislason brothers: Gunnar, Hans, and Jon also co-wrote "Motorcykel" for the Swedish dance band Streaplers’ 1980 album 'Från Kungälv till San Francisco.'. Vikivaki themselves also released it as a single with B-side "Tokyo" in 1979.
After Vikivaki, the Gislason brothers Hans, Jon, Björn, and Gunnar continued their musical journey in a Swedish-based band called Iceland. Among their releases was the 1980 album 'On The Rocks', and they continued putting out records well into the 1990s.
Vikivaki is originally the name of a traditional Icelandic folk dance, but in this context, it refers to a Swedish-Icelandic pop and rock band hailing from Kungälv in Bohuslän. Active primarily between 1973 and 1977, Vikivaki released a handful of singles and albums that captured attention both locally and abroad. The band’s core lineup during 1973-74 included Hans Gislason, Jon Gislason, Christer Modin (later a member of Rhapsody), Tommy Eriksson (1973), Jan Wallmark, and Anders Blad (1974). Over time, several other musicians joined or contributed to recordings, including Tony Borg, Steinar Arnason, Gunnar Gislason, Kenny Olsson, Ulf Wakenius, and Janne "Lucas" Persson.
Their 1973 debut single was recorded at Studio West in Gothenburg and had a limited run of approximately 2,000 copies. The album cover photo was taken by a journalist from Göteborgs-Posten (GP). Also their single 'Crazy Daisy' proved especially popular, reaching an impressive second place in the European Pop Jury poll in July 1977.
Their full-length 'Cruising' was produced by Claes af Geijerstam and remixed by Tom Patrick Salisbury. To promote the album, CBS released a special promotional single titled 'CBS Records Presents a Taster from Vikivaki’s LP Cruising' The promotional material featured descriptions of the band in both Swedish and English.
In 1976, Hans and Björn Gislason released the single 'Öppna Mina Ögon / Open Up Your Window', while Björn also issued a solo single the same year titled 'Open Up Your Window / Summer Rain'.
Jon and Hans Gislason co-wrote the track "Air Traffic Controller" with Derek Hynes of Scafell Pike; the song was featured on Scafell Pike’s self-titled 1980 album. The three Gislason brothers: Gunnar, Hans, and Jon also co-wrote "Motorcykel" for the Swedish dance band Streaplers’ 1980 album 'Från Kungälv till San Francisco.'. Vikivaki themselves also released it as a single with B-side "Tokyo" in 1979.
After Vikivaki, the Gislason brothers Hans, Jon, Björn, and Gunnar continued their musical journey in a Swedish-based band called Iceland. Among their releases was the 1980 album 'On The Rocks', and they continued putting out records well into the 1990s.
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