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Larz-Kristerz
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Larz-Kristerz
Background information
Origin Älvdalen, Sweden
Genres Dansband
Years active 2001–present

Larz-Kristerz is a popular Swedish band. They play a type of music called dansband. The band started in Älvdalen in 2001. They became very famous after winning a TV show called Dansbandskampen in 2008.

Larz-Kristerz is known for using special Hagström musical instruments. They also use their own sound systems for concerts. One of their albums, Hem till dig, even stopped the famous band U2 from reaching number one on the Swedish music charts. This was the only country where U2's album No Line On the Horizon did not get to the top spot!

Meet the Band Members

The band Larz-Kristerz has several talented members. They work together to create their unique sound.

  • Stefan Nykvist
  • Peter Larsson
  • Kent Lindén
  • Trond Korsmoe
  • Morgan Korsmoe
  • Mikael Eriksson
  • Torbjörn Eriksson

Their Music and Albums

Larz-Kristerz has released many albums and singles over the years. Many of their songs have become very popular in Sweden.

Popular Albums

Some of their albums have reached the very top of the Swedish music charts. This means they were the most popular albums in the country at that time.

  • 2009: Hem till dig – This album reached number 1.
  • 2009: Om du vill – This album also reached number 1.
  • 2010: Små ord av guld – Another album that hit number 1.
  • 2011: Från Älvdalen till Nashville – This album also made it to number 1.
  • 2013: Det måste gå att dansa till – This album reached number 2 and earned a Gold award.
  • 2015: Våra bästa! – This collection of their best songs reached number 1.

Hit Singles

Larz-Kristerz has also released several singles, which are individual songs. Some of these songs became big hits.

  • 2009: "Carina" – This song was a huge hit and reached number 1 on the Swedish Singles Chart.
  • 2009: "Hem till dig"
  • 2009: "Monte Carlo"
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