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 (born Andreas Tyrone Svensson on June 12, 1973) is a famous Swedish musician. He is best known as the talented guitarist for two popular rock bands: The Hellacopters and Backyard Babies.
In March 2014, Dregen also joined Michael Monroe's solo band as their new guitarist. He has been a founding member of Backyard Babies since 1987. The band took a break starting in 2010. During this time, Dregen wrote a book about his life and released his first solo album in September 2013. Backyard Babies returned in 2015 and released a new album called Four By Four.
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Dregen's Music Journey
Dregen started the rock band Backyard Babies in 1987. He formed it with his friends Tobias Fischer, Peder Carlsson, and Johan Blomqvist in 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.
Also in 1994, Dregen met singer and guitarist Nicke Andersson. Nicke was playing drums for a band called Entombed at the time. Together, Dregen and Nicke formed another band, The Hellacopters. This band became very popular in 1996 with their album Supershitty to the Max!. This album even won a Swedish music award called a Grammis.
In 1997, The Hellacopters released another album, Payin' the Dues. They also got to tour with the legendary band KISS. In the same year, Backyard Babies released their second album, Total 13, which also won a Grammis award.
By the end of the 1990s, Dregen decided to leave The Hellacopters. He then focused completely on recording and performing with Backyard Babies.
In 2001, Backyard Babies released the album Making Enemies Is Good. This album earned them a second Grammis award. The band toured all over the world many times. They even opened shows for the famous rock 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 tour, and then the band announced they would take a break.
In May 2011, Dregen joined the band of Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe. Michael Monroe said that Dregen was "the perfect choice" for his band. He praised Dregen as a "killer guitarist" and a "brilliant showman."
In July 2011, Dregen began working on his first solo album. The album, simply titled Dregen, was released on September 25, 2013. In 2016, Dregen reunited with The Hellacopters to celebrate 20 years since their first album. In 2022, The Hellacopters released their first new album in 16 years, called Eyes Of Oblivion.
Dregen's Gear
Dregen uses specific guitars, effects, and amplifiers to create his unique sound.
Guitars
- Gibson ES-335 – He has a gold-colored one with special pickups.
- Gibson ES-335 – Another one in cream white, with different pickups.
- Gibson ES-335 – A black one with a powerful pickup called a DiMarzio Super Distortion.
- Sundberg S-J2 acoustic – This is a custom-made acoustic guitar with cool skull designs.
Effects
- Jim Dunlop Cry Baby – This pedal makes a "wah-wah" sound, like a crying baby.
- MXR MC-401 Boost – This pedal makes the guitar sound louder and stronger.
Amplifiers
- Fender Super Sonic Heads – These are used with large speaker cabinets for live shows since 2009.
- Fender Bassman Heads – These were used live until 2009 and were changed by a technician named Tommy Folkesson.
- Fender Prosonic – Dregen uses this amplifier when recording music in the studio.
- Orange TH30 head and Orange PPC212V cabinets – He has been using this Orange gear since 2021.
Albums Dregen Played On
Here is a list of some of the albums Dregen has played guitar and sung on:
- 1994 Backyard Babies – Diesel & Power (Guitar, backing vocals)
- 1996 The Hellacopters – Supershitty 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 – Supershit666 (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
