Dregen ( born Dregen ; real name Andreas Tyrone Svensson ; born June 12, 1973 , Neschö ) is a Swedish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, best known as the guitarist and co-founder of the Swedish rock bands Backyard Babies and The Hellacopters .
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| Full name | Andreas Tyrone Svensson |
| Date of Birth | June 12, 1973 (aged 46) |
| Place of Birth | Neschö , Sweden |
| A country |  Sweden |
| Professions | guitarist , vocalist song's author |
| Years of activity | since 1987 |
| Instruments | guitar |
| Genres | Hard rock punk rock garage rock glam punk |
| Aliases | Dregen Hellacopter, Åsk Dregen, Jerry Lee Hellacopter, Sue Ellen |
| Collectives | Backyard babies The hellacopters Supershit 666 , The Poet & the Dragon, Timbuktu , Infinite Mass , Lars Winnerbäck, Michael Monroe |
| Labels | Psychout Records , BMG , Liquor & Poker, MVG Records, RCA Records , White Jazz Records, Lookout! Records, Infernal Records, JuJu Records |
| dregen.se | |
Content
- 1 Biography
- 2 Personal life
- 3 Discography
- 3.1 Michael Monroe
- 4 Tools and equipment
- 5 notes
- 6 References
Biography
In 1987 in Neschö , vocalist / bassist Tobias “Tobbe” Fischer, guitarists Andreas Tyrone Svensson, who took the pseudonym “Dregen”, Johan Blomkvist and drummer Peder Karlsson formed the band Tyrant, who played heavy metal [1] All the participants were school friends and their age did not exceed 15 years. Tyrant played several shows at local clubs and in 1989 recorded a raw demo. Soon Tobbe was replaced by Nick Borg, who took on the role of vocalist and rhythm guitarist, and Blomkvist switched to bass. In the same year, Tyrant changed their name to Backyard Babies [1] and in 1990 recorded a six-song demo. In 1991, another Bite & Chew demo was released, which allowed the group to move to a new level: a video was shot on the song “God's Favorite”, and “Something to Swallow” was re-released on the mini-album of the same name. During this period, Backyard Babies get their own sound, their songs are a mixture of hard rock and garage punk interspersed with blues and mucus rock. After releasing Something to Swallow, the band embarks on a national tour of Sweden.
In 1993, Backyard Babies signed a contract with the Swedish label Megarock Records . In 1994, he released the debut album Diesel and Power . After a joint tour with Demolition 23 , consisting of former members of Hanoi Rocks, and a short tour as headliners in 1995 , during which new songs were played, which remained unreleased, the group takes a vacation for an indefinite time.
In the same 1994, Dregen, together with Entombed drummer Nick Andersson, created the band The Hellacopters , which plays garage rock , in which Andersson is the guitarist and main vocalist. Debut album The Hellacopters Supershitty to the Max! Released in 1996 wins the Swedish Grammy Award. [2] In the summer of 1997, The Hellacopters warm up Kiss during their Scandinavian part of the tour. [3] And in October of that year, Payin 'the Dues released their second album.
At the end of 1997, Dregen decides to quit The Hellacopters and focus entirely on Backyard Babies. [4] Staying on friendly terms with former Hellacopters colleagues.
In 1998, Backyard Babies released their second album, Total 13 , which received good reviews and won the Swedish Grammy.
In 1999, Dregen, Nikke Andersson and the frontman of the British band The Wildhearts Ginger decided to create a side project Supershit 666 . In the same year, their mini-album Super $ hit 666 was released , in the recordings of which members of the Backyard Babies Nike Borg and Peder Karlsson participated. Supershit 666 did not give a single concert due to the busy schedule of all its participants.
In 2001, the album Backyard Babies Making Enemies is Good was released , again received a Grammy. The band goes on tour and warms up AC / DC during the European part of their tour. [5] After the release of Stockholm Syndrome , People Like People Like People Like Us , Backyard Babies and Them XX , which summarizes the band’s 20-year career, Backyard Babies went on an anniversary tour in 2010 and then took indefinite leave. [6]
In May 2011, Dregen joined Michael Monroe 's group, replacing Ginger. [7]
In July 2011, Dregen began work on his first solo album. [8]
The pre-release single “Just Like That” was released on September 22, 2013 , and the album Dregen was released on Universal Music via September 25, 2013, and Nika Andersson helped him record it. In November 2013, the second album single “Flat Tire on a Muddy Road” was released. In the fall of 2013, Dregen released the autobiographical book Dregen . [9]
In December 2013, Dregen went on a tour in support of the album, at some performances of which Nick-Andersson was his co-headliner with his project Imperial State Electric, which also released a new album. In this regard, in the group of Michael Monroe, he will be replaced by Rich Jones from the groups Amen and The Black Halos. However, Dregen gives several appearances as a member of the Monroe group and several at his opening act. [10]
In May 2014 , Backyard Babies announced that they were going to the studio to record new material.
Personal life
Dregen is married to Swedish singer Pernille Andersson. [11] February 4, 2013 they had a son, Sixten. [12]
Discography
- Backyard babies
- Diesel & Power (1994)
- Total 13 (1998)
- Making Enemies Is Good (2001)
- Stockholm Syndrome (2003)
- People Like People Like People Like Us (2006)
- Backyard Babies (2008)
- Four by Four (2015)
- The hellacopters
- Supershitty to the Max! (1996)
- Payin 'the Dues (1997)
- Supershit 666
- Supershit666 (1999)
- Dregen and Tyla
- The Poet & The Dragon (2004, guitar)
- Midlife crisis
- Ask Not What You Can Do for Your Country ... (2004)
- Cranked Up Really High (2008, EP)
- 3rd Crisis EP (2011)
Michael Monroe
- Horns And Halos (2013)
- Solo albums
- Dregen (2013)
- Guest participation
- 2001 Infinite Mass - Bullet (guitar)
- 2003 Wilmer X - Lyckliga Hundar (guitar, backing vocals)
- 2004 Kurt-Sunes Med Helveteshundarna - (Komma Ut Ur Machen) Nu! (guitar)
- 2008 Timbuktu - Tack för kaffet (guitar, vocals)
- 2010 Imperial State Electric - Imperial State Electric (guitar, backing vocals)
Tools and equipment
- Guitars
- Gibson ES-335 - Goldtop finish and Classic 57 bridge and neck pickups.
- Gibson ES-335 - Cream white finish, Lundgren bridge pickup and Classic 57 neck pickup.
- Gibson ES-335 - Black finish, DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and Classic 57 neck pickup.
- Sundberg S-J2 acoustic - Luthier built with custom skull inlays.
- Effects
- Jim Dunlop Cry Baby
- MXR MC-401 Boost
- Amplifiers
- Fender Super Sonic Heads through 4x12 "Fender cabinets - used in concerts since 2009.
- Fender Bassman Heads modified by Tommy Folkesson through 4x12 Marshall cabinets - was used at concerts until 2009.
- Fender Prosonic - used on later recordings.
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Interview with Dregen to Brian Radimecher. February 26, 2005
- ↑ Brad Jones. The Hellacopters You know 'em. You love 'em. Read about 'em ... . Gametwo Date of treatment April 9, 2009. Archived December 15, 2007.
- ↑ Tomsen. Hellacopters - Interview, Roskilde 2008 (unreachable link) . Lowcut Date of treatment April 9, 2009. Archived December 22, 2008.
- ↑ David Bogerius. Blod, svett & darar . - Hjalmarson & Högberg, 2005. p. 66-73
- ↑ AC / DC . Music Might. Date of treatment February 12, 2012. Archived January 28, 2012.
- ↑ BACKYARD BABIES To Go On Hiatus - Nov. 17, 2009 (unreachable link) . Blabbermouth.net. Date of treatment February 12, 2012. Archived November 21, 2009.
- ↑ BACKYARD BABIES 'DREGEN Joins MICHAEL MONROE's Band (link not available) . Blabbermouth.net. Date of treatment February 12, 2012. Archived on September 18, 2012.
- ↑ MICHAEL MONROE, DREGEN Interviewed At Finland's RUISROCK Festival (Video) - July 11, 2011 . Blabbermouth.net. Date of treatment February 12, 2012. Archived July 14, 2011.
- ↑ Archived copy (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment May 27, 2014. Archived on August 22, 2013.
- ↑ Dregen Will Not Tour With Michael Monroe This Fall - Blabbermouth.net
- ↑ Dregen fick sin Pernilla | Nöjesbladet | Aftonbladet . Aftonbladet.se (July 25, 2009). Date of treatment January 29, 2012.
- ↑ Michael Monroe band: Dregen's joy of fatherhood and Ruisrock 2013 / News / Neon Lights
- Edward Adolfson Blod svett och Hultsfred muzic.se
- Intervju: Backyard Babies - se dem på Parksommar (link not available) chilli
- Hampus Peterson Dregen - Sveriges mesta rockstjärna spiller bönorna (link not available) slitz.se
- Peter Smirnakos Dregen domderar - Om kass svensk hiphop, kåta göteborgskor och mycket annat cafe.se
- Intervju Backyard Babies moore.se