Plommons
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Founder | Maud "Måddan" Lindqvist, Eva "Plommon" Håkansson, Eva Kroon, Ingrid "Ninni" Granelli |
| Defunct | 1967 (initial disbandment) |
| Headquarters | Sundbyberg , Sweden |
| Products | Music singles ("Last Train to Liverpool" and others) |
Plommons was a pioneering Swedish all-female pop rock ensemble formed in 1964, recognized as the nation's inaugural female rock group. They produced three singles and performed covers of well-known American tracks before disbanding in 1967. The group has reunited on several occasions, with their first reunion taking place in 1985.
History
The band originated in 1964 when Maud "Måddan" Lindqvist (born 1946) encountered Eva "Plommon" Håkansson (later Soelberg, born 1947) during guitar lessons in Sundbyberg. Prompted by a local journalist's request for a female band to feature in an article, the pair quickly formed a group. Lindqvist asserted that they were "Sweden's first female pop band." They enlisted Eva Kroon (later Kroon-Bisenius, born 1947), initially a pianist who transitioned to drums, and subsequently added Ingrid "Ninni" Granelli (born 1946) on keyboards.
Their first performance was at a battle of the bands competition held at Nalen, which they won. This success led to further bookings at venues such as Skansen's Solliden stage and the Gröna Lund Hip Pop Show. These appearances attracted a manager who also represented Tages, facilitating a nationwide tour during the summer of 1965. The Plommons served as opening act for prominent Swedish artists and supported the British rock group The Who at Hovet. In November 1965, they featured on the television program Drop-in, followed by studio recording sessions. Their discography includes three singles, notably "Last Train to Liverpool," penned by Lindqvist, who was responsible for most of their original songs. Although their commercial impact was modest, they extended their touring circuit to include Finland, Denmark, and Germany. The group disbanded in mid-1967 when Håkansson and Kroon departed to pursue higher education.
Following the split, Lindqvist established the Sunny Girls, who achieved notable success touring in the United States, particularly gaining popularity in Las Vegas—making them the only Swedish pop band to perform there. The Plommons reunited for the program King Creole in 1985 and have conducted several reunion tours featuring the original members since then.