Lasse Stefanz

Lasse Stefanz

Lasse Stefanz, earlier Lasse Stefans, is a country music-inspired dansband, formed in 1967 in Kristianstad, Sweden. The band was popular during the 1980s. The band was formed by Hans Sigfridsson, Lars Sigfridsson and Olle Jönsson. Later members are Christer Ericsson, Anders Pettersson and Gunnar Nilsson. Olle Jönsson is the singer, as well as the ex-drummer. Lasse Stefanz had hits with songs as "Oh, Julie" (1982) and released albums as Peppelinos Bar (1988). 1989-1990, Lasse Stefanz and Christina Lindberg had a Svensktoppen hit with the song De sista ljuva åren. In 1989, Lasse Stefanz was awarded a Grammis for "Dansband of the year".The band participated in Melodifestivalen 2011 with the song "En blick och något händer."MembersOlle Jönsson – lead vocals (until 2006–2007 even drums)Christer Ericsson – guitarAnders Pettersson – keyboard, accordion, choirsLars Sigfridsson – bass, choirsHans Sigfridsson – guitar, saxophone, choirsGunnar Nilsson – drums