Wildmarken

Wildmarken was a Swedish hard-rock band behind the 1976/77 EMI albums Wildmarken and Och nu på Sjuttiotalet.

Members: Hasse Forslund (guitar), Janne Åhman (vocals), Lasse Byström (bass), Svenna Vestman (drums), Tomas Jansson (guitar)

Profile

Wildmarken formed in 1973 in the Sollefteå area of Ångermanland under the name Saft i Örat. By the first EMI sessions, the group comprised singer Janne Åhman, bassist Lasse Byström, drummer Svenna Vestman, and guitarists Hasse Forslund and Tomas Jansson. 

Wildmarken means “the wilderness.” Standard Swedish spells it vildmarken; modified with W for the band name.

Discography:

• Wildmarken (1976)
• Och nu på Sjuttiotalet (1977)

Sources

• “Wildmarken,” Last.fm artist biography. Gives the 1973 formation date, Sollefteå area, and earlier name Saft i Örat. (Last.fm).
• “Wildmarken,” 1976 album entry. Lists the five musicians and their instruments. (Musikon).
• “Wildmarken,” band entry. Identifies Sollefteå and the 1976 debut. (Musikon).
• “Wildmarken – Wildmarken,” September 1, 2018. Confirms the debut’s Swedish-language vocals and EMI issue. (The Swedish Progg Blog).