Olle Jönsson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olle Jönsson
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| Birth name | Bengt-Olle Jonny Jönsson |
| Born | 1 December 1955 Kristianstad, Sweden |
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| Years active | 1967–present |
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| Associated acts | Lasse Stefanz |
Bengt-Olle Jonny Jönsson (born 1 December 1955) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous for being the lead singer of the popular Swedish band Lasse Stefanz. This band plays a type of music called dansband, which is very popular for dancing in Sweden.
Who is Olle Jönsson?
Olle Jönsson was born on December 1, 1955. He grew up to become a talented artist. He is known for his strong voice. He also writes songs and plays music.
His Role in Lasse Stefanz
Olle Jönsson is a very important part of Lasse Stefanz. He helped start the band. He is the main singer. He also writes many of the band's song lyrics.
From Drums to Vocals
When the band first started, Olle Jönsson played the drums. He was the band's drummer for many years. Later, he had an operation on his wrist. Because of this, he could no longer play the drums. In January 2007, Gunnar Nilsson took over as the band's drummer. Olle then focused on singing.
A Brief Time Away
In November 2012, Olle Jönsson announced something surprising. He said he would leave Lasse Stefanz right away. But fans were happy when he returned very quickly. Just one week later, he was back on stage. He continued to be the band's lead singer.
