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'''The Refreshments''' are a multiple gold and platinum album selling Swedish rock group formed in 1989 in [[Gävle]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ginza.se/product/refreshments/ridin-along-with-2011/10901/|title=Produkt Info--Ridin' along with the Refreshments |publisher=ginza.se |accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> whose works have been nominated for multiple [[Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ginza.se/product/refreshments/ridin-along-with-2011/10901/|title=Ridin' along with the Refreshments--Mer av Refreshments|publisher=ginza.se |accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> |
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'''The Refreshments''' are a Swedish rock group formed in 1989 in [[Gävle]]. With their impressive string of recordings. |
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During their first years they mainly played covers of 1950s rock-n-roll songs. Their 1995 first album, ''Both Rock'n'Roll'', was followed by 1997's ''Trouble Boys''. Both albums were produced by [[Billy Bremner (musician)|Billy Bremner]], who also played in the band for a few years.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} |
During their first years they mainly played covers of 1950s rock-n-roll songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lastfm.se/music/The+Refreshments}}</ref> Their 1995 first album, ''Both Rock'n'Roll'', was followed by 1997's ''Trouble Boys''. Both albums were produced by [[Billy Bremner (musician)|Billy Bremner]], who also played in the band for a few years.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} |
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Most of the band's songs are written by the bass guitar player Joakim Arnell.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} Since [[piano]] player Johan Blohm joined the band, they have also played an occasional country song. |
Most of the band's songs are written by the bass guitar player Joakim Arnell.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} Since [[piano]] player Johan Blohm joined the band, they have also played an occasional country song. Two of their biggest hits are "Miss You Miss Belinda" and "[[One Dance, One Rose, One Kiss]]". The band's 2003 album ''Rock'n'Roll X-mas'' placed number 1 on the Swedish music chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-refreshments-mn0001572730/biography|author=Jason Birchmeier| title=The Refreshments Artist Biography|publisher=ALLMUSIC |accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> The Refreshments have also worked with [[Dave Edmunds]], something that resulted in the live album ''A Pile Of Rock''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ginza.se/product/refreshments/ridin-along-with-2011/10901/|title=Produkt Info--Ridin' along with the Refreshments |publisher=ginza.se |accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> In addition, the band has featured the legendary British guitarist [[Albert Lee]] in live performance.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} |
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==Discography== |
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- For the similarly name American rock band from Arizona, USA, see The Refreshments (U.S. band)
The Refreshments Band | |
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 The Refreshments in 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Gävle[1] |
| Genres | Rock'n'roll |
| Years active | 1989–current |
| Labels | Bonnier Music |
| Members | Joakim Arnell Micke Finell Mats Forsberg Jonas Göransson Johan Blohm |
| Past members | Billy Bremner |
| Website | http://www.refreshments.nu/ |
The Refreshments are a multiple gold and platinum album selling Swedish rock group formed in 1989 in Gävle,[2] whose works have been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.[3]
During their first years they mainly played covers of 1950s rock-n-roll songs.[4] Their 1995 first album, Both Rock'n'Roll, was followed by 1997's Trouble Boys. Both albums were produced by Billy Bremner, who also played in the band for a few years.[citation needed]
Most of the band's songs are written by the bass guitar player Joakim Arnell.[citation needed] Since piano player Johan Blohm joined the band, they have also played an occasional country song. Two of their biggest hits are "Miss You Miss Belinda" and "One Dance, One Rose, One Kiss". The band's 2003 album Rock'n'Roll X-mas placed number 1 on the Swedish music chart.[5] The Refreshments have also worked with Dave Edmunds, something that resulted in the live album A Pile Of Rock.[6] In addition, the band has featured the legendary British guitarist Albert Lee in live performance.[citation needed]
Discography
Albums
- 1995: Both Rock'n'Roll
- 1997: Trouble Boys
- 1999: Are You Ready
- 2000: Musical Fun for Everyone
- 2001: Real Songs on Real Instruments
- 2001: Here We Are - Best of The Refreshments
- 2003: On the Rocks
- 2003: Rock'n'Roll X-Mas
- 2004: Easy to Pickup Hard to Put Down
- 2006: 24-7
- 2006: It's Gotta Be Both Rock and Roll
- 2008: Jukebox - Refreshing Classics
- 2009: A Band's Gotta Do What A Band's Gotta Do
- 2011: Ridin' Along with the Refreshments
- 2012: Highways and Biways
- 2013: Let It Rock - The Chuck Berry Tribute
With other artists:
- 1997: A Pile of Rock - Live (backup band for Dave Edmunds)
- 2001: Brit Rock - Back On Track (backup band for Dave Edmunds, Steve Gibbons, Billy Bremner and Mickey Jupp)
Singles
- 2014: "Hallelujah"
Movies
- 2004 One Night With The Refreshments Live in Concert
- 2005 The Refreshments Live
References
- ^ Nytt nöje i Hedemora in Dalademokraten
- ^ "Produkt Info--Ridin' along with the Refreshments". ginza.se. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Ridin' along with the Refreshments--Mer av Refreshments". ginza.se. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ http://www.lastfm.se/music/The+Refreshments.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Jason Birchmeier. "The Refreshments Artist Biography". ALLMUSIC. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Produkt Info--Ridin' along with the Refreshments". ginza.se. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
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