Electric Boys
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
| Products | Funky hard rock music |
| Website | www |
The Electric Boys are a Swedish music group formed in 1987, recognized for their distinctive fusion of funky hard rock that combines the groove-driven style of the 1970s with elements of 1960s pop and psychedelic influences.
Career
The band originated with Conny Bloom handling guitar and vocals alongside bassist Andy Christell. They secured a deal with Polygram and launched the single "All Lips 'n Hips" in 1987. This track, which later became their signature hit, was featured on the US soundtrack for the film Feds. The lineup was soon expanded by adding guitarist Franco Santunione and drummer Niclas Sigevall.
Their first album, Funk-O-Metal Carpet Ride (1989), which included “All Lips ’N’ Hips,” achieved popularity across Europe and the United Kingdom, where they toured supporting Thunder. The album's US release came through Atco, featuring additional tracks produced by Bob Rock. It yielded a Top 20 single on Billboard and enjoyed substantial airplay on MTV.
In 1992, the band released their sophomore album, Groovus Maximus, recorded at London's renowned Abbey Road Studios. Following a tour with Mr. Big, the group experienced personnel changes: Santunione and Sigevall departed, replaced by drummer Thomas Broman and guitarist Martin Thomander. This revised lineup produced Freewheelin' (1994) under Music For Nations, again recorded at Abbey Road. They also supported Metallica during shows in Sweden before disbanding after their final concert in October 1994. Subsequently, founders Bloom and Christell joined Hanoi Rocks in 2005.
The original members reunited in 2009, leading to the release of And Them Boys Done Swang in 2011. Later albums include Starflight United (2014) and The Ghost Ward Diaries (2018), featuring drummer Jolle Atlagic alongside original drummer Sigevall.
In 2021, the band issued Ups!de Down via Mighty Music, welcoming back guitarist Martin Thomander; however, Sigevall did not participate due to living in Los Angeles.
Their most recent release came in September 2023 with the album Grand Explosivos, marking their fifth studio record since reuniting.
Members
- Conny Bloom – lead vocals, guitar, sitar (1988–1994, 2009–present)
- Andy Christell – bass guitar, backing vocals (1988–1994, 2009–present)
- Jolle Atlagic – drums (2015–present)
- Martin "Slim" Thomander – guitar, backing vocals (1993–1994, 2020–present)
Former
- Niklas Sigevall – drums (1988–1993, 2009–2023)
- Franco Santunione – guitar, backing vocals (1988–1993, 2009–2020)
- Thomas Broman – drums, backing vocals (1993–1994)
Discography
Studio albums
- Funk-O-Metal Carpet Ride (1989)
- Funk-O-Metal Carpet Ride (1990) (US edition)
- Groovus Maximus (1992)
- Freewheelin (1994)
- And Them Boys Done Swang (2011)
- Starflight United (2014)
- The Ghost Ward Diaries (2018)
- Ups!de Down (2021)
- Grand Explosivos (2023)
Singles
- 1987: "All Lips 'n Hips" (original release)
- 1990: "All Lips 'n Hips" (charted No. 76 on US Hot 100, No.16 on US Mainstream Rock)
- 1990: "Electrified"
- 1990: "Excerpts From The Funk O' Metal Carpet Ride"
- 1990: "Psychedelic Eyes"
- 1992: "Mary in the Mystery World" (No.27 Sweden, No.81 UK)
- 1992: "Groovus Maximus"
- 1992: "Dying to Be Loved"
- 1994: "Ready to Believe"
- 1994: "Groover"
- Reunion-era singles include "Father Popcorn's Magic Oysters" (2011), "Spaced Out" (2014), "Suffer" (2018), "Super God" (2021), and recent tracks culminating with "Domestic Blitz" (2023).
Other recordings
- 1990: "För fet för ett Fuck" – collaboration with Svullo and Electric Boys (reached No.2 in Sweden)
- 1992: "King Kong Song" – ABBA cover featured on Swedish tribute album ABBA: The Tribute, released by Polar Music.