Now a XY unsolved slice by Magnum Bonum, formed early 1977 by five young boys aged 17-19 in Huddinge (near Stockholm); Lars Liström (vocals), Mats Hedström (guitar/vocals), Per Schiller (guitar), Anders (bass) & Kim Lindholm (drums). Their ambition was to make a record. The record companies were uninterested. In the end, the guys decided to pay for a record themselves with equity. Money was borrowed and studio time was booked in OAL Studios in Sollentuna. It became a single that was printed in up to 500 copies. The five scoring several chart successes in their country during the 1970s and 80's, their smash hit was "Skateboard", a cover of "LA Run", original recorded by the Carvells in 1977 and they reached out to the large audience. The song became a national that sold over 35.000 copies (Respect!). At the same time, they started recording the first album (it was urgent to release a record) called Crazy Feelings on Mercury. In 1980 Sjöberg was replaced by Tommy Erblom (bass). The boys had barely started working so the step to a professional music career was not far. The band was able to stop hunting gigs themselves at youth centers or schools. They got many chart hits over the years and in total, about ten singles and five entire albums were released. In the years 1978-1984, Magnum Bonum was a very popular live group and one of the groups that toured most frequently in Sweden and broke audience records during this time despite from all established and new artists/groups. Lead singer Lars tragically died in 1983 and the group disbanded one year later. Magnum Bonum was touring during the 90's together with Factory & Attack and more albums came out, the last Skott Från Gevär in 2013. Ferddisch. Much words for a rather average record!
- Special Thx to Fredrik -
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