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 |
Per Allan Magnus Claësson Uggla (born June 18, 1954) is a famous Swedish singer, songwriter, and actor. He is well-known for writing funny and clever lyrics that often make fun of society.
Before starting his solo career, Uggla was the lead singer for a hard rock band called JUSO. The band was inspired by famous groups like Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper. In the mid-1970s, Uggla released his first two solo albums, Om Bobbo Viking and Livets teater. These albums had a glam rock style, but they did not sell many copies.
His big break came in 1977 with his third album. He changed his style to punk rock and hard rock, and this new sound became very popular. The album sold around 150,000 copies in Sweden and made him a star.
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Musical Style and Influences
Magnus Uggla's music has been influenced by many different artists. Some of his heroes include David Bowie, The Clash, and Marc Bolan. He once said that The Clash was "a really good band." After seeing them perform, he was inspired to write his song "Du ska va' glad."
Over his long career, Uggla has explored many genres, including rock, pop, and punk. This has helped him stay popular with audiences for many decades. In 1991, he received the Karamelodiktstipendiet, a special award from the famous Swedish entertainer Povel Ramel.
Personal Life
Magnus Uggla married his wife, Louise, in 1990. Together, they have a son and a daughter. Uggla also has another daughter from a previous relationship.
Uggla has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He decided to get tested for ADHD as an adult after one of his children was diagnosed with it. ADHD can affect a person's attention and self-control.
Career Highlights
Uggla has had a very successful career with many popular albums and songs. He is also known for performing covers, which are new versions of songs originally by other artists.
Famous Albums
Magnus Uggla has released many studio albums since 1975. Here are a few of his well-known ones:
- Om Bobbo Viking (1975)
- Vittring (1978)
- Den ljusnande framtid är vår (1980)
- Välkommen till folkhemmet (1983)
- 35-åringen (1989)
- Alla får påsar (1993)
- Pärlor åt svinen (2007)
Popular Song Covers
Uggla is famous for taking songs by other artists and writing new Swedish lyrics for them. He has covered songs by international stars like The Rolling Stones and The Crystals.
He has also recorded versions of famous Swedish songs, including:
- "Ring ring" by ABBA
- "Leva livet" by Lill-Babs
- "Livet är en fest" by the band Nationalteatern
- "Ska vi gå hem till dig" by Lasse Tennander
See also
- List of Swedes in music
