Magnus Uggla facts for kids
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Magnus Uggla
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Magnus Uggla in 2015.
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| Birth name | Per Allan Magnus Claësson Uggla |
| Born | 18 June 1954 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock, pop, punk rock, glam rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1975–present |
Magnus Uggla (born 18 June 1954) is a famous Swedish singer, songwriter, and entertainer. He is well-known for his funny and often satirical song lyrics. This means his songs often make fun of things in society or everyday life.
Magnus Uggla was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Before he became a solo artist, he was the lead singer for a hard rock band called JUSO. This band later changed its name to Alexander Lucas. They were inspired by bands like Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper.
In the early 1970s, Magnus started his solo career. His first two albums, Om Bobbo Viking and Livets teater, were inspired by glam rock and art rock music. These albums did not sell many copies. However, his third album, Va ska man ta livet av sig för när man ändå inte får höra snacket efteråt, was different. It had a punk rock and hard rock sound, and it became very popular, selling about 150,000 copies! In the 1970s, some music magazines even called him "The Swedish Ian Hunter" because of his style.
Magnus Uggla has been influenced by many different artists, including David Bowie and The Clash. He even wrote a song called "Du ska va' glad" after seeing The Clash perform live. In 1991, he received a special award called the Karamelodiktstipendiet from Povel Ramel, a famous Swedish entertainer.
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Personal Life
Magnus Uggla is married to Louise Uggla. They got married in 1990 and have a son and a daughter together. He also has another daughter from an earlier relationship.
Magnus Uggla has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is a condition that can affect how a person pays attention and controls their actions. He decided to get tested for ADHD as an adult after one of his own children received the same diagnosis.
Music Albums
Magnus Uggla has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of the types of albums he has made:
Studio Albums
These are albums with new songs recorded in a studio. Some of his studio albums include:
- 1975: Om Bobbo Viking
- 1977: Va ska man ta livet av sig för när man ändå inte får höra snacket efteråt
- 1987: Allting som ni gör kan jag göra bättre
- 2007: Pärlor åt svinen
Collection Albums
These albums gather songs from his previous releases, like a "best of" collection. Some examples are:
- 1985: Retrospektivt collage
- 2002: Klassiska mästerverk
Live Albums
These albums are recordings of his concerts.
- 1981: Godkänd pirat – Live
- 2013: Magnus den store – Live
Cover Songs
Magnus Uggla has also recorded many cover songs. This means he sings songs that were originally performed by other artists. He often writes new Swedish lyrics for these songs.
- He covered The Rolling Stones' song "Star Star" and called his version "Stjärnluder".
- He also covered "Then He Kissed Me" by The Crystals, changing it to "Å, han kysste mej".
- He has sung songs by famous artists like David Bowie ("Rebel Rebel") and Ramones ("Sheena Is a Punk Rocker") with their original English lyrics.
- He has also covered many popular Swedish songs by artists like ABBA ("Ring ring") and Lill-Babs ("Leva livet").
See also
- List of Swedes in music
