Years active 1983–present Website www.birdnest.se/charta Origin Köping, Sweden (1983) | Labels Birdnest Records Record label Birdnest Records Genres Punk rock, Pop rock | |
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Past members Johnny Smedberg (1983–2015)
Martin Nordberg (1983–1987)
Micke Bergman (1985–1986)
Leif Ekring (1987–1994)
Gustaf Hielm (1994–1995)
Teijo Pulkkinen (1994–2003 & 2011-present)
Fredrik Wikman (1996–1999)
Johan Hultman (2003-2011) Members Per Granberg, Johnny Smedberg, Mattias Söderlund Albums Tecken i tiden, Grisfesten, Spegelapan, Hobbydiktatorn Similar Köttgrottorna, Coca Carola, De Lyckliga Kompisarna, Strebers, Dia Psalma |
Charta 77 (named after Charter 77) is a Swedish punk-band formed in 1983 in the Swedish town Köping. The band consists today of Per Granberg (lyrics & bass), Johnny Smedberg (guitar), Mattias Söderlund (bass), Teijo Granberg (drums). The band is a very popular live act, and often plays on music festivals.
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Per Granberg met Johnny Smedberg after Per's former band N.O.S's gig, at Folkets Park in Köping, and they then formed the new band Charta 77.
31 August 2015 the band posted a message on their Facebook page, explaining that Johnny Smedberg had left the band after 32 years because of "great musical differences". No replacement have yet been presented.

Discography


Songs
Lilla björn och Lilla tigerTecken i tiden · 1995
Herrarna i sandlådanTecken i tiden · 1995
Vykort från RioHobbydiktatorn · 1991