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
Also known asPreviously, Boppin' Steve & The Playtones
OriginKallinge, Sweden
GenresRock n Roll
Rockabilly
Years active2008–present

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

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  • Stefan Jonasson – vocals, piano
  • Johan Svensson – drums
  • Mattias Schertell – double bass, electric bass
  • Jonas Holmberg - guitar

Discography

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Albums

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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

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Year Song Peak Certification Album
SWE
[3]
2011 "The King" 34 Rock'n Roll Is King

References

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  1. ^ "The Playtones vann "Dansbandskampen"". Svenska Dagbladet. 19 December 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  2. ^ "Melodifestivalen 2011: The Playtones - "The King"". Eurovisionworld. 2011. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  3. ^ a b c SwedishCharts.com The Playtones page