The story of The Boppers started out as a fairytale about some teenagers from Stockholm who were in the right place at the wrong time.
Forming the band in 1977 when punk rock exploded around the world, their take on 50’s doo-wop and rock n roll couldn’t be more out of style, but they refused to fit in and turned it into a success. Their debut album, 'Number One', which contained mostly covers of their 50’s favorites from the likes of Roy Orbison, Dion & Belmonts, etc. sold over 450,000 copies in Sweden!! There was no doubt about it, The Boppers were the next big thing!
Since then, they’ve become an institution in Swedish rock n roll history, with their albums selling worldwide. Always true to their roots, they’ve kept on digging where they stand.
This year, The Boppers are celebrating 45 years as a band with a brand new album...and a new record company! For the new album, the band teams up with Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution. They’ve collaborated closely with Sulo (singer and frontman of Diamond Dogs) and legendary producer Tomas Skogsberg (The Hellacopters, Backyard Babies, etc).
“Callous Rain” is the first single from the band's upcoming album 'White Lightning'.
It’s a dark anthem about life’s inescapable terms and conditions that reminds of The Walker Brothers' heyday with its beautiful harmonies. A 60’s feel that’s underlined by Nicke Andersson of The Hellacopters bleeding guitar solo.
45 years down the road, The Boppers make a statement that more can be expected.
THE BOPPERS Discography:
1978 - Number One (gold and platinum)
1979 - Keep on Boppin' (gold and platinum)
1980 - Fan-Pix (gold and platinum)
1981 - Special Selection (B-sides and recordings in spanish)
1982 - News
1982 - High Fidelity
1981 - Live 'n' Roll - Live in Japan
1983 - Black Label (recorded in the UK, produced by Chris Andrews)
1991 - The Boppers (gold and platinum)
1992 - Unplugged Favorites (gold and platinum)
1993 - Tempted
1997 - Back on track (feat Mikael Stenberg)
2000 - På andra sidan stan (album in swedish)
2001 - Rocka På (hit singel feat Markoolio and The Boppers)
2002 – 25 Years and Still Boppin (Anniversary double compilation-CD)
2004 - Happy Birthday - 50 Years of Rock'n'Roll (feat Jerry Williams, Mikael Rickfors, and Pugh Rogefelt)
2005 - Surfin Bird (3 songs singel)
2006 - Jingle Bell Rock - (Christmas album)
2007 - ”30” (Anniversary album and original songs)
2008 - Live DVD - 30 Years'n Almost Grown (also available on digital audio)
2009 - Vibrations
2012 - At the Hop - Live at Akkurat (Double cd-disc)
2015 - They Never Know ( feat Eva Eastwood, digital single)
2016 - Rare And Unreleased - Tracks from the past (digital album)
2017 - Wanna be your man - (single)
2017 - Great Kicks (40 years anniversary studio album)
2019 - It's Christmas in Las Vegas (Xmas single)
2020 - Please Come Home for Christmas / Dig That Crazy Santa Claus (Christmas digital single)
2020 - Boom Boom (digital summer single)
2021 - I Surrender (digital single) (feat Brolle and Rockabilly Fabulous)
THE BOPPERS Are:
Matte Lagerwall - vocals and guitars (1977-present)
Ingmar Wallén - vocals and guitars (1977-present)
Kenneth Björnlund - drums and vocals (1982-present)
Surjo Benigh - bass and vocals (1994-present)
THE BOPPERS Online:
Official Website: www.theboppers.se
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theboppers_swe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboppersofficial
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/theboppers