Musical artist
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]
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 [3]
|
2010
|
Mr Big
|
30
|
|
I'm on Fire
|
49
|
|
- As The Playtones
Year
|
Album
|
Peak
|
Certification
|
SWE [3]
|
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 [3]
|
2011
|
"The King"
|
34
|
|
Rock'n Roll Is King
|
References