The Playtones is a Swedish 1950s

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band formed in 2008 in Kallinge. Their music is influenced by

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. It was called Boppin' Steve & The Playtones before 2008. The Playtones won the dansband competition Dansbandskampen in

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. 2011 the band appeared in

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, the Swedish preselection for the

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Members

*Stefan Jonasson – vocals, piano *Johan Svensson – drums *Mattias Schertell – double bass, electric bass *Jonas Holmberg - guitar

Discography

Albums

;As Boppin' Steve & The Playtones ;As The Playtones ;Others *''Rock'n'Roll Christmas Party''

Singles

References

Musical groups established in 2008 Melodifestivalen contestants Rockabilly music groups Blekinge {{Sweden-band-stub