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Staffan Hellstrand
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Staffan Hellstrand appearing during Sommarkrysset at Gröna Lund in 2008
Background information
Birth name Mats Eric Staffan Hellstrand
Born (1956-05-13) 13 May 1956 (age 69)
Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Swedish pop, rock
Occupations
Instruments guitar, harmonica, keyboard
Years active 1990-
Associated acts Idde Schultz
Irma Schultz Keller
The Nomads
Uno Svenningsson
Sven-Ingvars
Bob Hansson

Staffan Hellstrand is a Swedish singer, musician, and songwriter. His full name is Mats Eric Staffan Hellstrand. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 13, 1956. Staffan plays instruments like the guitar, harmonica, and keyboard. He also produces music for other artists. He became very popular in Sweden during the 1990s with his songs.

Music for Sports Fans

Staffan Hellstrand wrote a famous song called Explodera. This song was the official fight song for the Swedish men's national football team. They used it during the 2000 UEFA European Soccer Championship. The song was very popular and reached number eight on the Swedish music charts.

Staffan's Albums

Staffan Hellstrand has released many albums throughout his career. These albums include both studio albums, which are new songs, and compilation albums, which are collections of his best or older songs.

Studio Albums

Staffan has created many studio albums, where he records new music. Here are some of his studio albums:

  • Hemlös (1989)
  • Den stora blå vägen (1991)
  • Eld (1992)
  • Regn (1993)
  • Sot (1994)
  • Pascha Jims dagbok (1996)
  • Underland (1998)
  • Underbarn (1999)
  • Starsång (2001)
  • Socker & synder (2002)
  • Elektriska gatan (2004)
  • Motljus (2006)
  • Spökskepp (2007)
  • Staffan Hellstrand (2012)
  • Blod & tårar (2015)

Compilation Albums

He has also released albums that collect his popular songs or songs from earlier in his career. These are called compilation albums.

  • Staffan Hellstrand & SH! samling 85–92 (1993)
  • Staffan Hellstrands bästa (2000)
  • Diamanter (2004)
  • Lilla fågel blå (2009)
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