User:Apollo Drive

Biography
In 2008, Stefan Örn (Guitar/Keyboards) was playing in local bars in southeastern Sweden in an area called (Småland) where he and vocalist Fredrik Lönngren (Vocals) would eventually meet. Lönngren was known as “a sort of a local hero, with a voice like you've never heard before”, Örn would later say.

The two began writing together and after a few failed attempts of solidifying a band, they met American talent scout/ producer and musician Mason Pitts (Bass) http://about.me/masonpitts, via Pitts's former partner- well known industry manager and talent scout Laila Bagge. Later they would recruit Bobo Ölander(Drums) after auditioning various drummers that didn't fit the bill. Finally, the band they had tried to form for so long had come together.

The deal was sealed between the guys on a random street called Apollo Drive, and the rest, as they say, is history.

As the band continued to work on new material and tour Sweden, they sent a song demo to renowned producer/songwriter Anders Bagge. Anders loved what he heard -- especially Fredrik’s extraordinary vocals. “…I like bands that have a voice that’s very personal and that’s what they have. It’s one of their biggest strengths.”

The result is a well-crafted, one-listen record titled “Papercut”. With heartfelt lyrics that are instantly relatable along with a genuine anguish from the vocals of Fredrik Lönngren, the song easily strikes a chord with anyone that hears it.

Record Labels: PBR/Robbins, Universal Distribution Scandinavia

BandMembers

 * Fredrik Lönngren (Vocals)
 * Stefan Örn (Guitar/Keyboards)
 * Mason Pitts (Bass)
 * Bobo Ölander (Drums)

Discography
Released singles:
 * “Papercut"
 * "Time"
 * Lazee Ft Apollo Drive - "Calling Out"