Wizex facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wizex
Wizex performing live onboard the M/S Viking Cinderella in January 2017
Background information
Origin	Osby, Sweden
Genres	Dansband
Years active	1973–present

Wizex is a famous dansband from Sweden. They started making music in 1973. A dansband is a type of music group that plays dance-friendly pop and country music. Wizex is well-known for their catchy tunes and lively performances.

All About Wizex

Wizex is a very popular music group from Osby, Sweden. They have been playing music for many years, starting way back in 1973. Their style of music is called "dansband." This means they play songs that are great for dancing. Think of it as a mix of pop, country, and sometimes even a bit of rock and roll!

Early Success and Kikki Danielsson

One of the most famous singers to be part of Wizex was Kikki Danielsson. She joined the band early on. With Kikki as their lead singer, Wizex became even more popular.

In 1978, the band took part in a big music competition called Melodifestivalen. This is the Swedish contest to choose a song for the Eurovision Song Contest. Wizex performed their song Miss Decibel. They did very well, finishing in second place! The winner that year was the song Det blir alltid värre framåt natten by Björn Skifs.

Their Music and Albums

Wizex has released many albums over the years. Their music often features catchy melodies and lyrics that people can sing along to. They have a long history of creating popular songs for their fans.

Here are some of their albums:

• Skratta och le (1974)
• Rusar vidare (1975)
• Har du glömt (1976)
• Wizex bäzta (1976)
• Som en sång (1977)
• Miss Decibel (1978)
• Carousel (1978)
• Some Girls & Trouble Boys (1979)
• Greatest Hits (1980)
• You Treated Me Wrong (1980)
• Innan det är för sent (2010)
• Simsalabim (2012)

Wizex continues to perform and make music today. They are a true example of a long-lasting and successful Swedish band.