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Artist
Kent
12+ albums
swedishrockindiealternativepop
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1. Kent (written as kent) was a Swedish rock band formed on May 16, 1990, in Eskilstuna under the original name Coca-Cola Kids, followed by Jones & Giftet and later Havsänglar. Kent is often referred to as "Sweden's biggest rock band". The founding members were Joakim Berg (vocals/guitar), Martin Sköld (bass), Markus Mustonen (drums/backing vocals), Sami Sirviö (lead guitar), and Thomas Bergqvist (keyboards). After Bergqvist’s departure in 1992, Martin Roos joined, but by 1993, they had moved to Stockholm and adopted the name Kent (an old-fashioned name in Sweden) to reflect a feeling of being outsiders. The band's self-titled debut in 1995 established their alternative rock style. Shortly after, Harri Mänty replaced Roos on guitar, completing their recognized lineup. Verkligen (1996) reached the top of the Swedish charts, featuring the hit “Kräm (så nära får ingen gå)”. With Isola (1997) and its popular track "747," Kent attempted to break into international markets with English versions of Isola and Hagnesta Hill (1999), accompanied by a U.S. tour. Despite limited success abroad, they remained a Scandinavian favorite. In 2000, Kent released B-Sidor 95-00, a collection of B-sides, followed by the chart-topping Vapen & Ammunition (2002), which included the band's first number-one single, “Dom andra.” Their 2003 Stockholm Stadium show, known as "The White Concert," attracted over 30,000 fans. In 2005, Kent released Du & jag döden, returning to the top of the Swedish charts.
