Göran Ringbom
Göran Ringbom | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1944 Gotland, Sweden |
| Died | 9 November 2025 (aged 81) Gotland, Sweden |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1976–2025 |
| Known for | Di sma undar jårdi |
Göran Ringbom (8 June 1944 – 9 November 2025) was a Swedish musician.
Life and career
Ringbom was born in Halla, Gotland on 8 June 1944.[1] He was educated as a family therapist at Uppsala University, and for a period, ran his own restaurant and a hotel in Hamra.[2] He was self-taught on guitar and piano and at the age of 12 he started a music group, and became a full-time musician in 1976.[3]
Ringbom was lead singer and one of the frontmen of Di sma undar jårdi, known for the song "Snabbköpskassörskan".[4] He left the group in 1988. He was a frequent guest in Vänersborg's Eminenta Storband.[5]
Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 12 LPs and studio albums.[6]
Ringbom died on 9 November 2025, at the age of 81.[7]
References
- ^ Wallstedt, Per (24 November 2014). "Tillbakablick: Den stora katastrofen". Horisont magasin (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Göran Ringbom | Hamra Krog". hamrakrog.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Small's". smalls.se. Archived from the original on 18 August 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ Ihreskog, Magnus (10 November 2025). "Göran Ringbom är död – folkkär röst har tystnat". helagotland.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ Jakobson, Hanna Mi (21 November 2021). "Författaren Jakob Ringbom: "Jag har respekt för havet. Inte bara en plats där man badar, utan en plats där man dör."". helagotland.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Göran Ringbom / SMIC". stim.se. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Göran Ringbom är död". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). 10 November 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
External links
- Göran Ringbom discography at Discogs
- Göran Ringbom at IMDb