Genres Punk Website [1] Genre Punk rock | Years active 1985–1992, 2000–2001 Active until 2001 Origin Strängnäs, Sweden (1985) | |
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Past members Pelle Pettersson - bass
Johnny Rydh - drums
Micke Blomqvist - guitar Albums I fädrens spår, Kaos & Skrål 85 - 87, Ur led är..., Till en vän Members Ulke, Stipen, Ztikkan, Johnny Rydh, Solbjörn Similar Dia Psalma, Asta Kask, De Lyckliga Kompisarna, Charta 77, Radioaktiva räker | ||
Strebers was one of the most influential punk bands from Sweden, formed in Strängnäs in 1985.
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Songs were conceived by drummer Johnny Rydh, who whistled melodies to guitarist Mikael "Ulke" Johansson. Johansson then in turn translated the harmonies to electric guitar. His distinctive guitar sound played a major role in Strebers' songs, which were a mix of punk rock and Swedish folk music, while Rydh wrote most of the lyrics.
Strebers producera mera
Rydh's death
Following Rydh's death in a car crash in 1992, the remaining members disbanded Strebers, as they felt they could not continue under the old name without Rydh. Johansson and bassist Blomberg then formed Dia Psalma together with new drummer Stipen, formerly of Merciless.
Reunion
Strebers reunited in 2000 for a gig at punk club Smedjan in Köping. This gig was followed by a longer tour in 2001, which was documented on the live album Meningslöst liv(e). The title of the album is a play on one of the band's early songs, Meningslöst liv (Swedish for Meaningless life).
Discography
Songs
HögervindarTill en vän · 1992
BetongbarnMeningslöst liv(e) · 2001
39 stegMeningslöst liv(e) · 2001