DumDum Boys
DumDum Boys | |
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 Dumdum Boys performing at Odderøya Live 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Trondheim, Norway |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Labels | Sony Music (1985-1992) Oh! Yeah (1992–present) |
| Members | Prepple Houmb Kjartan Kristiansen Aslak Dørum Sola Jonsen |
| Past members | Persi Iveland Atle Karlsen |
| Website | www |
DumDum Boys is a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim.[1] They were formerly known as Wannskrækk.
History
Wannskrækk | |
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| Origin | Trondheim, Norway |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Past members | |
DumDum Boys started up in the late 1970s as a punk band under the name Wannskrækk and soon gained a cult following. Inspired by Lasse Myrvold and The Aller Værste!, they produced their own music with Norwegian lyrics. As Wannskrækk they recorded one album, one compilation and two singles. Their only album was a split with fellow punk band Liliedugg and was named Wannskrækk/Liliedugg - Last Opera/Live Ritz Trondheim 12. juni 84 which was recorded in 1984. Their early material was sung in a heavy Trondheimer dialect.[2] The compilation was "Wannskrækk - Riff (1980-1985)" that was released in 1992. Their singles were Faen Kuler Treffer Aldri Riktig (1981) and " ...12"... " (1982). Wanskrækk performed a concert at Øyafestivalen 2011.[3]
The new name, "DumDum Boys", was taken in 1985 from a song on the album The Idiot by Iggy Pop.
In 2013 the label Oh Yeah! released the single "Reklame for pæng/ Danse hele natta" from their earlier recorded materials.[4]
Last line-up as Wannskrækk
- Kjartan Kristiansen (1979−1985) - guitar
- Persi Iveland (1979−1985) - bass
- Prepple Houmb (1980−1985) - vocals
- Sola Jonsen (1984−1985) - drums and percussion
- Børge Pedersen (1978−1980) - vocals
- Gisse (1978−1983) - drums and percussion
- Kåre Sommer (1981) - guitar
Discography
Albums as Wannskrækk
- 1984: Last Opera/X-Mas Funeral Party Live Ritz Trondheim (joint album Wannskrækk/Liliedugg)
- 1992: Wannskrækk Riff (1980-1985) (Wannskrækk best of album)
Albums
- Studio
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
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| NOR [5] | |||
| 1988 | Blodig Alvor (NaNaNaNa) | 14 | |
| 1989 | Splitter pine | 3 | |
| 1990 | Pstereo | 1 | |
| 1992 | Transit | 1 | |
| 1994 | Ludium | 1 | |
| 1996 | Sus | 1 | |
| 1998 | Totem | 7 | |
| 2006 | Gravitasjon | 1 | |
| 2009 | Tidsmaskin | 1 | |
| 2012 | Ti liv | 1 |
Live albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOR [5] | |||
| 1994 | 1001 Watt | 13 |
Compilation albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOR [5] | |||
| 1992 | Riff - Wannskrækk 1980–85 (credited as Wannskrækk) |
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| 2001 | Schlägers | 1 | |
| 2014 | Riff - Wannskrækk 1980–85 (re-release) (credited as Wannskrækk) |
20 |
EPs
- 1982: ... Wannskrækk .. 12" ..
- 1986: Bapshuari (EP)
Singles
- 1981 @Faen Kuler Treffer Aldri Riktig"
- 2013: "Wannskrækk 7" "
- 2013: "Reklame for pæng/ Danse hele natta"
DVDs
- 2004: DumDum Boys i Dødens Dal (live, DVD) (#1 NO)
References
- ^ DumDum Boys in Store norske leksikon Template:No icon
- ^ "Wannskrækk Biography". Rockipedia.no. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
- ^ Rønning, Øyvind (2011-08-12). "Wannskrækk? Ikke nå lenger". Dagbladet. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
- ^ Rakvaag, Geir (2013-08-23). "Ny dans med Wannskrækk". Dagsavisen. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
- ^ a b c "Dum Dum Boys discography". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
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