The Playtones | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Previously, Boppin' Steve & The Playtones |
| Origin | Kallinge, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock n Roll Rockabilly |
| Years active | 2008–present |
The Playtones is a Swedish band formed in 2008 in Kallinge which plays 1950s-style rock and roll. Their music is influenced by rockabilly. It was called Boppin' Steve & The Playtones before 2008.
The Playtones won the dansband competition Dansbandskampen in 2009.[1] In 2011 the band appeared in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest.[2] Playtunes[3] is the Website name On Internet where anyone can download free ringtones, notification Tones, and sounds for free of cost.
Members
- Stefan Jonasson – vocals, piano
- Johan Svensson – drums
- Mattias Schertell – double bass, electric bass
- Jonas Holmberg - guitar
Discography
Albums
- As Boppin' Steve & The Playtones
| Year | Album | Peak | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [4] | |||
| 2010 | Mr Big | 30 | |
| I'm on Fire | 49 | ||
- As The Playtones
| Year | Album | Peak | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [4] | |||
| 2010 | Rock'n'Roll Dance Party | 1 | |
| 2011 | Rock'n Roll is King | 1 | |
| 2012 | Rock the Road | 2 | |
| 2013 | In the Mood | 7 | |
| 2014 | Rockabilly Sunset | 3 | |
| 2015 | It's Alright | 20 | |
- Others
- Rock'n'Roll Christmas Party
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak | Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [4] | ||||
| 2011 | "The King" | 34 | Rock'n Roll Is King | |
References
- ↑ "The Playtones vann "Dansbandskampen"". Svenska Dagbladet. 19 December 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
- ↑ "Melodifestivalen 2011: The Playtones - "The King"". Eurovisionworld. 2011. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ↑ Apps, H. K. "Premium Ringtone Downloads | Notifications Sounds". Playtunes. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- 1 2 3 SwedishCharts.com The Playtones page
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