ArtistInfo

Kent

Band, *1995 SE, Eskilstuna
Rock and Pop

Kent is a Swedish alternative rock band that formed in Eskilstuna, Sweden.The band has had numerous Swedish radio hits since the breakthrough single "Kräm (så nära får ingen gå)", from their second studio album. They are the most popular rock/pop group in Sweden and Scandinavia. In Scandinavia, they are often compared to bands like U2, Coldplay and Depeche Mode. Kent briefly attempted an international career with English versions of the albums Isola and Hagnesta Hill and an accompanying American tour for the former, but they gave up after failing to achieve the breakthrough they had hoped for.Joakim Berg, the lead singer and lyricist, says "there are two kinds of lyrics I write. One kind is based in places and the other is based in feelings. You move between those two whether you want to o

Members

	Sami Sirviö key, g, b *1970 SE
	Joakim Berg voc, g *1970 SE
	Harri Mänty perc, g *1971 SE
	Martin Sköld b, key *1970 SE
	Markus Mustonen p, dr, bvoc *1973 SE
	Martin Roos g *1972 SE