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. In 2011 the band appeared in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest.
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 SWESwedishCharts.com The Playtones page 2010 Mr Big 30 I'm on Fire 49
As The Playtones Year Album Peak Certification SWE 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 2011 "The King" 34 Rock'n Roll Is King
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