Drifters (Swedish band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Skövde, Sweden |
| Genres | Dansband music |
| Years active | 1962– |
Drifters are a Swedish dansband from Skövde that was formed in 1962 and has won many prizes. They are signed to the Lionheart International record label.
In its long existence spanning several decades there were a number of key changes.
- Lead singers
- 1962–1989: Johnny Wendelnäs
- 1989–1989: Ann-Charlotte Berndtsson
- 1989–1996: Marie Arturén
- 1996–1999: Ann-Charlotte Andersson (married and changed surname to Strandell in 2003)
- 1999–: Erica Sjöström
- Bass
- 1968–2004: Leif Svensson
- 2004–2009: Kent Liljefjäll
- 2009– Henrik "Turbo" Wallrin
- Keyboards
- 1969–1980: Lennart Green
- 1983– Stellan Hedevik
- Drums
- 1983–2005: Robert Muhrer
- 2005–2011: Mattias Berghorn
- 2011– Tim Nilsson
In popular culture
They also sang the theme for TV series Möbelhandlarens entitled "När du var här" in 2006.
Awards and nominations
- In 2004, the band was voted at Svenska dansbandsveckan i Malung in 2004 as best dansband with 50% of the popular vote, and awarded the Guldklaven against competition from Lasse Stefanz with 35% and Black Jack with 15% of the votes.
- In 2007, they were nominated for a Swedish Grammy for "Best Dance/Pop".
