Mats Olausson
Musical artist
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Mats Johan Olausson (17 April 1961 – 18 February 2015)[2] was a Swedish keyboard player known from bands such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark,[3] Evil Masquerade, Kamelot, Jean Beauvoir, John Norum, and many others. Later in his life, he lived in Thailand where he was active as a musician, composer and producer. Olausson played Korg Trinity Pro Tri PBS and Yamaha SY-99, SY-77, CS-80. In the studio he also used a grand piano, Hammond B-3 or C-3. He was born in Gothenburg, Sweden.[4]
BornApril 17, 1961
Gothenburg, Sweden[1]
Died18 February 2015 (aged 53)
Rayong, Thailand
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, producer
Mats Olausson | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1961 Gothenburg, Sweden[1] |
| Died | 18 February 2015 (aged 53) Rayong, Thailand |
| Genres | Power metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument | Keyboards |
| Years active | c. 1980–2015 |
On 19 February 2015, Olausson's body was found in a hotel in Thailand, having died at least 24 hours earlier. He was 53S.[5]
Notes
- S.^Although it has been reported that he was 54 at death, he was more likely aged 53 due to multiple sources stating his date of birth was 17 April 1961.
