The Cardigans is a Swedish rock band formed in Jönköping, Sweden, in 1992 by guitarist Peter Svensson, bassist Magnus Sveningsson, drummer Bengt Lagerberg, keyboardist Lars-Olof Johansson and lead singer Nina Persson. Post-hiatus shows since 2012 have been with Oskar Humlebo on guitar instead of Svensson. With their debut album Emmerdale they gained a solid base in their home country and enjoyed some success abroad, especially in Japan. Their second album Life secured them an international reputation. Their popularity rose when their single "Lovefool", from the album First Band on the Moon, was included in the soundtrack to the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. Other singles included "Erase/Rewind" and "My Favourite Game" from the album Gran Turismo. After a two-year hiatus, the band returned recording and releasing their fifth album Long Gone Before Daylight, a mellower country-flavoured record. Their last album so far is Super Extra Gravity.
| Origin | Jönköping, Sweden |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop rock, indie rock, indie pop |
| Years active | 1992–2006, 2012–present |
| Labels | MCA, Mercury, Minty Fresh, Stockholm, Universal |
| Associated acts | A Camp, Righteous Boy, Paus, Brothers of End |
| Members | Lars-Olof Johansson, Bengt Lagerberg, Nina Persson, Magnus Sveningsson, Peter Svensson |
| Official Website | http://www.cardigans.com |
About The Cardigans
Swedish rock band whose sophomore album Life propelled the group to the world's stage. Their popularity rose further when their single "Lovefool" appeared on the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet.
Achievement of The Cardigans
After touring in 2006 the band entered an indefinite hiatus. They began to perform music together again in 2012.
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Latest information about The Cardigans updated on November 08 2022.
