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Mikael Höglund (born 15 May 1962) is a Swedish bass player best known for his contributions to the rock bands Great King Rat and Thunder. |
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Höglund began playing the bass guitar at the age of 14, starting his musical journey with a local band called Tryckvåg. In 1990, he became a member of the band Great King Rat, which released two albums before disbanding in 1992. |
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In 1993, Höglund joined Thunder, |
In 1993, Höglund joined Thunder, taking over the role of the original bassist, Mark Luckhurst. He played a significant role in the band's 1995 album "Behind Closed Doors," which achieved commercial success. Additionally, he made appearances on Thunder's live albums, namely "Live Circuit," "Their Finest Hour...and a bit," and "Live at the BBC." |
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Mikael Höglund left Thunder in 1996 to |
Mikael Höglund left Thunder in 1996 to explore other musical endeavors. Since then, he has collaborated with various bands, including Airstream, Jekyll & Hyde, Alfonzetti, Audiovision, and Beautiful Grey. |
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Höglund, recognized for his dynamic and melodious bass playing, is a versatile musician proficient in a range of styles. His skills make him a valuable asset to any band, and he is poised to continue making a significant impact in the music industry. |
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Additional facts about Mikael Höglund include: |
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He is a fan of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Kings' X. |
- He is a devoted fan of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Kings' X. |
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- In his leisure time, he enjoys riding his mountain bike. |
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He enjoys a ride on his mountainbike in his spare time. |
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He is in a relationship and |
- He is in a relationship and has a son. |
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==Albums that Mikael Höglund appears on== |
==Albums that Mikael Höglund appears on== |
Revision as of 02:40, 17 January 2024
Mikael Höglund (born 15 May 1962) is a Swedish bass player best known for his contributions to the rock bands Great King Rat and Thunder.
Höglund began playing the bass guitar at the age of 14, starting his musical journey with a local band called Tryckvåg. In 1990, he became a member of the band Great King Rat, which released two albums before disbanding in 1992.
In 1993, Höglund joined Thunder, taking over the role of the original bassist, Mark Luckhurst. He played a significant role in the band's 1995 album "Behind Closed Doors," which achieved commercial success. Additionally, he made appearances on Thunder's live albums, namely "Live Circuit," "Their Finest Hour...and a bit," and "Live at the BBC."
Mikael Höglund left Thunder in 1996 to explore other musical endeavors. Since then, he has collaborated with various bands, including Airstream, Jekyll & Hyde, Alfonzetti, Audiovision, and Beautiful Grey.
Höglund, recognized for his dynamic and melodious bass playing, is a versatile musician proficient in a range of styles. His skills make him a valuable asset to any band, and he is poised to continue making a significant impact in the music industry.
Additional facts about Mikael Höglund include:
- He is a devoted fan of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Kings' X.
- In his leisure time, he enjoys riding his mountain bike.
- He is in a relationship and has a son.
Albums that Mikael Höglund appears on
- Great King Rat – Great King Rat (Planet Records, 1992)
- Great King Rat – Out of the Can (Z Records, 1999)
- Thunder – Behind Closed Doors (EMI, 1995)
- Thunder – Live Circuit (Toshiba EMI, 1995)
- Thunder – Their Finest Hour...and a bit (EMI, 1995)
- Thunder – Live at the BBC (1990-1995) (EMI, 2010)
- Jekyll & Hyde – Fallen Angel
- A Tribute to Grand Funk Railroad
- Alfonzetti – Machine
- The Sweet According to Sweden – A tribute to Sweet (Rivel Records, 2004)
- Audiovision – The Calling (Rivel Records, 2005)
- Beautiful Grey – Fine Forever.
- Elements of Frictions (Lions Pride Music, 2014)
- Airstream – Kingdom Of Isolation (Metalville, 2015)
- Sea of Sorrow – Left Behind (Sorrow Records, 2017)
- Tryckvag – Legacy (Haban Records, 2022)
References