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Clawfinger
1990
land: Sweden
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Comprising Jocke Skog (born on 3 June 1969, Stockholm, Sweden; programming, vocals), Zak Tell (born on 16 November 1970, Stockholm, Sweden; vocals), Erlend Ottem (born on 13 December 1968, Molde, Norway; guitar) and Bård Torstensen (born on 13 September 1961, Arendal, Norway; guitar), this Scandanavian outfit was formed by four co-workers at the Rosenlunds Hospital in 1990.
They immediately received international praise for their fluid but powerful alternative rock sound. Their debut single, 1993's "Nigger", also provoked great controversy. Although the subject matter was profoundly anti-racist, many critics wondered as to the wisdom of its title.
The media quickly categorized Clawfinger alongside American outfits such as Rage Against The Machine, who similarly combined political activism with a musical scope that ranged from hardcore rap to metal. The band's debut album, Deaf Dumb Blind, expanded their repertoire to encompass funk and even jazz flourishes. It was promoted in the USA on tours with Anthrax and Alice In Chains, while Clawfinger remained rooted in their national charts with a joint EP with Swedish rappers Just D.
In 1995 the band, now expanded to a six-piece with the addition of André Skaug (born Sunndalsöra, Norway; bass) and Ottar Vigurstöl (drums), launched their "Back To The Basic" European tour, which saw them play in 12 European countries within a few weeks.
The band took a break before starting work on their self-tit........klik voor volledige biografie Clawfinger
Website:
http://www.clawfinger.se/
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