Dregen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dregen
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Dregen performing in 2018
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| Birth name | Andreas Tyrone Svensson |
| Also known as | Dregen, Dregen Hellacopter, Åsk Dregen, Jerry Lee Hellacopter, Sue Ellen |
| Born | 12 June 1973 |
| Genres | Garage rock, punk rock, glam punk, glam rock, hard rock, glam metal |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Psychout, BMG, Liquor & Poker, MVG, RCA Records, White Jazz, Lookout!, Infernal, JuJu |
| Associated acts | Backyard Babies, The Hellacopters, Supershit 666, Dregen and Tyla, Timbuktu, Infinite Mass, Lars Winnerbäck |
Dregen, whose real name is Andreas Tyrone Svensson, was born on June 12, 1973. He is a famous Swedish musician. Dregen is best known as the guitarist for two rock bands: The Hellacopters and Backyard Babies.
In March 2014, Dregen also joined Michael Monroe's solo band. He became their new guitarist. Dregen was one of the people who started Backyard Babies in 1987. The band decided to take a break in 2010. During this break, Dregen wrote a book about his life. He also released his first solo music album in September 2013. Backyard Babies returned in 2015 after five years. They released a new album called Four By Four that summer. This was their first album in seven years.
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Dregen's Music Journey
Starting with Backyard Babies
Dregen formed the rock band Backyard Babies in 1987. He started it with his friends Tobias Fischer, Peder Carlsson, and Johan Blomqvist. They were all from their hometown of Nässjö. Later, the band moved to Stockholm to find more success. They signed a record deal and released their first album, Diesel & Power, in 1994.
Joining The Hellacopters
Also in 1994, Dregen met singer and guitarist Nicke Andersson. Nicke was playing drums for another band at the time. Together, Dregen and Nicke formed a new band called The Hellacopters. This band became very popular in 1996 with their album ... to the Max!. This album even won a Swedish Grammis award. In 1997, they released another album called Payin' the Dues. The Hellacopters also went on tour with the famous band KISS. In the same year, Backyard Babies released their second album, Total 13, which also won a Grammis award.
Focusing on Backyard Babies
By the end of the 1990s, Dregen decided to leave The Hellacopters. He wanted to focus more on recording and performing with Backyard Babies.
In 2001, Backyard Babies released their album Making Enemies Is Good. They won another Grammis award for this album. The band toured all over the world many times. They even opened for the legendary band AC/DC during a tour in Europe. Since then, Backyard Babies have released several more albums. These include Stockholm Syndrome, People Like People Like People Like Us, and Backyard Babies. In 2010, they celebrated their anniversary with a special tour. After that, the band announced they would take a break.
Joining Michael Monroe's Band
In May 2011, Dregen joined Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe's band. Michael Monroe said that Dregen was a perfect fit for the band. He called Dregen a "killer guitarist" and a "brilliant showman." Monroe felt very happy that Dregen joined them.
In July 2011, Dregen began working on his first solo album. The album was simply called Dregen. It was released on September 25, 2013.
The Hellacopters Reunion
In 2016, Dregen reunited with The Hellacopters. They got back together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first album. In 2022, the band released their first album in 16 years. It was titled Eyes of Oblivion.
Dregen's Music Gear
Dregen uses specific guitars, effects, and amplifiers to create his sound.
- Guitars
- Gibson ES-335 – He has one with a goldtop finish. It has Classic 57 pickups.
- Gibson ES-335 – Another one is cream white. It has a Lundgren bridge pickup.
- Gibson ES-335 – He also uses a black one. This guitar has a DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup.
- Sundberg S-J2 acoustic – This is a special acoustic guitar. A Luthier built it with custom skull designs.
- Effects
- Jim Dunlop Cry Baby – This pedal changes the sound of the guitar.
- MXR MC-401 Boost – This pedal makes the guitar sound louder.
- Amplifiers
- Fender Super Sonic Heads – He uses these with 4x12" Fender cabinets. He has used them live since 2009.
- Fender Bassman Heads – These were changed by Tommy Folkesson. He used them with 4x12 Marshall cabinets until 2009.
- Fender Prosonic – He used this for later studio recordings.
- Orange TH30 head and Orange PPC212V cabinets – He has used these since 2021.
Dregen's Albums and Songs
Dregen has played on many albums with different bands and as a solo artist.
- 1994 Backyard Babies – Diesel & Power (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 1996 The Hellacopters – ... to the Max! (Guitar, vocals)
- 1997 The Hellacopters – Payin' the Dues (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 1998 Backyard Babies – Total 13 (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 1999 Supershit 666 – ... 666 (Guitar, vocals)
- 2001 Backyard Babies – Making Enemies Is Good (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2001 Infinite Mass – Bullet (Guitar)
- 2003 Backyard Babies – Stockholm Syndrome (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2003 Wilmer X – Lyckliga Hundar (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2004 Kurt-Sunes Med Helveteshundarna – (Komma Ut Ur Machen) Nu! (Guitar)
- 2004 Dregen and Tyla – The Poet & The Dragon (Guitar)
- 2004 Urrke T & Midlife Crisis – Ask Not What You Can Do for Your Country... (Guitar)
- 2006 Backyard Babies – People Like People Like People Like Us (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2008 Backyard Babies – Backyard Babies (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2008 Timbuktu – Tack för kaffet (Guitar, vocals)
- 2010 Imperial State Electric – Imperial State Electric (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2011 Märvel – Warhawks Of War (Guest guitar)
- 2013 Dregen – Dregen (Guitar, vocals)
- 2013 Michael Monroe – Horns and Halos (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2015 Backyard Babies – Four By Four (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2019 Backyard Babies – Sliver & Gold (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 2022 The Hellacopters – Eyes of Oblivion (Guitar, backing vocals)
See also
In Spanish: Andreas Tyrone Svensson para niños
