Bror Östen Tommy Eriksson (born 1 March 1958 in
Enånger,
Hälsingland
Hälsingland (), sometimes referred to by the Latin name Helsingia, is a historical Provinces of Sweden, province or ''landskap'' in central Sweden. It borders Gästrikland, Dalarna, Härjedalen, Medelpad and the Gulf of Bothnia. It is part of ...
,
Sweden
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) is a Swedish musician. He is member of the song group ''
Östen med Resten
Östen med Resten (sometimes spelt ''Östen mä Resten'') is a Sweden, Swedish music group from Hälsingland. It was formed in 1985. The original members were Östen Eriksson, Jens Kristensen and Nisse Damberg. The name, which literally means "Ös ...
'' and he works in the organization ''
Hälsinge Akademi''.
Eriksson started with entertainments when he was 3 years old. When he was 6 years old, he sang at Enångers bygdegård together with
Jokkmokks-Jokke. He educated at
Bromangymnasiet 1974–76. He released his first
debut in 1976 when he played in the band ''Hälsingband''. He worked at Iggesunds Bruk until 1980, when he wanted a new career as musician. During 5 years he was member of the group ''
Iggesundsgänget'' and one of his performances was in the TV program ''
Nygammalt'' together with
Bosse Larsson. He told funny stories in the TV program ''
Har du hört den förut?''.
References
Östen med Resten
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Living people
People from Hudiksvall Municipality
1958 births
Swedish male musicians