UBBA
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 in Köping, Sweden |
| Founder | Mart Hällgren, David Stark |
| Headquarters | Köping , Sweden |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
UBBA is a Swedish trallpunk ensemble established during Easter 1999 in Köping, Sweden by Mart Hällgren (known as Total Egon) and David Stark (Dadde). Prior to UBBA's formation, both musicians were members of "Sunday Morning Einsteins" and shifted their focus to trallpunk with the new band. In spring 1999, they added guitarists Puttra and Marja, initially performing under the name "For The Family" before changing to UBBA—a satirical nod to Swedish pop icons ABBA and A-Teens. That same year, they issued the EP 1972.
Towards the end of 1999, UBBA embarked on a national tour alongside "Charta 77". Their first full-length album, The U-Generation, released in April 2000, served as a parody of A-Teens' The ABBA Generation and stands as their most recognized work. Viktor Lindström joined the lineup in late 2000, taking over Marja's position.
Although UBBA ceased active operations around 2003, they never officially disbanded. Following the band's inactivity, Hällgren continued with his solo endeavor "Total Egon," Stark became involved with groups such as Wolfbrigade and Asta Kask, while Lindström pursued projects like "The Pipelines" and subsequently "The Holiday Fun Club." Puttra stepped away from professional music but still occasionally performs punk and rock covers informally.
Discography
Extended Plays:
- 1999 - 1972 EP
Studio Albums:
- 2000 - The U-Generation
- 2002 - Slag Under Bältet
Singles:
- 1972 - 1999
- UBBA*TEENS - 1999
- Separator - 1999
- Slag Under Bältet ("Battle Under The Belt") - 2002