Dundertåget
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Robert Dahlqvist |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Sweden |
| Products | Music albums |
Dundertåget, initially called Thunder Express, was a Swedish rock ensemble established in 2004 by Robert Dahlqvist. The group produced four albums before ceasing activities in 2011.
History
Robert Dahlqvist created the band as a side endeavor to highlight his skills on lead guitar and vocals during intervals away from The Hellacopters. The original name, Thunder Express, was inspired by a track from MC5. Drawing musical influence from MC5, The Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick, The Faces, and ZZ Top, the band featured guitarist Robert Pehrsson, bassist Jens Lagergren, and drummer Jesper Karlsson.
Under the Thunder Express moniker, they released two albums with English lyrics: We Play for Pleasure (2004) and Republic Disgrace (2007). In 2008, the band transitioned to performing in Swedish and adopted the name Dundertåget, which is a direct translation of Thunder Express. As Dundertåget, they issued the album Skaffa ny Frisyr (2009), which received a Grammis nomination for Best Rock Act. Their fourth record, Dom Feta Åren är Förbi (2010), included contributions from guest singer Nina Ramsby.
The band disbanded in 2011, with Dahlqvist and Pehrsson moving on to projects connected to The Hellacopters. Prior to his passing in 2017, Dahlqvist also released solo material.
Members
- Robert Dahlqvist – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Robert Pehrsson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Jens Lagergren – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jesper Karlsson – drums, percussion
as Thunder Express
- We Play for Pleasure (2004)
- Republic Disgrace (2007)
as Dundertåget
- Skaffa ny Frisyr (2009)
- Dom Feta Åren är Förbi (2010)