| Robert Broberg | |
|---|---|
 On the cover of the LP 7 bitar Robban + 7 bitar Broberg (1967). | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Karl Oskar Broberg |
| Also known as | Robban Broberg, Zero |
| Born | 2 July 1940 Solna, Sweden |
| Died | 21 July 2015 (aged 75) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, artist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano, drums |
| Years active | 1960–2015 |
| Website | robertbroberg |
Robert Zero Karl Oskar Broberg (2 July 1940 – 21 July 2015) was a Swedish singer, composer and artist.[1] As an artist, he used various names: Robban or Robban Broberg (1957–1968), Robert Karl-Oskar Broberg (1968–1974), Zero (1974–1982) and, starting in 1982, Robert Broberg, the name he used until his death.
Career
When Broberg studied at Konstfack in 1957, he claimed that he had a skiffle group and later he was invited to play with his skiffle group at the dance restaurant Lorry in Sundbyberg.[2] Then he quickly collected friends and they started rehearsing. Later he started writing own songs.[2]
In 1989 he received "Karamelodiktstipendiet".[3] He died from Parkinson's disease on 21 July 2015 at the age of 75.[4]
Discography
Albums
- 1967: 7 bitar Robban + 7 bitar Broberg
- 2015: Text & Musik
Singles
| Year | A-Side | B-Side | Label | Cat. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Uppblåsbara Barbara | Elisabeth | Colombia | 4E 006-34087 M |
| 1971 | Ingen BH Under Blusen – Kom Å Lek Me' Mej! | Verona | EMI | P5 |
| 1979 | I Wanna Be a Machine | I Love Things | Spartan | SPAR 1 |
| 1980 | Tom Top | 2942 Didn't I Tell You | Silence | ZING 111 |
| 1980 | Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now | (I've Got A) Mistress Called Creativity | Metronome | J 27.195 |
| 1984 | Beachparty | Det Står Skrivet I Sanden | H.K.F.T.A.T.K. | KAOS 5 |
| 1987 | Killa Mej PÅ Ryggen ! | Spring Inte Så Fort Pappa ! | H.K.F.T.A.T.K. | KAOS 7 |
| 1990 | Jag Tror På Kärleken | Pling Plong Song | EMI | RBR 1 |
| 1992 | Robert Brobergs Galleri Finns De´ Inga Galler I | Robert Brobergs Galleri Finns De´ Inga Galler I | Rob Art AB | Rob Art Start |
Songs written
(Selective)
- Carola
- Ingela
- Uppblåsbara Barbara
- Likbil
- Båtlåt
- Öken
- Maria-Therese
- 1983 års ängel
- Lajla 1
- Vatten
- Alla springer omkring
- Sitting Bull
- Om kärleken var statsminister
- Pappa se min hand
- Vinna med min kvinna
- Får jag doppa min mjukglass i din strössel
Bibliography
- Dej ska vi lura... (1968)
- Robert Brobergs galleri finns de' inga galler i (1992)
- Gilla läget! (2003)
Filmography
- 1965: 4 x 4 – Frank Citter
- 1968: Längta efter kärlek – Bosse
- 1981: Kom igen nu'rå! (TV Short) – Pelle
- 1982: Kan tigrar få ägg? (TV Short) – Totte
- 1987: Ree Pete and the Windshieldwipers (TV Movie) – Ree Pete
- 1988: Go'natt Herr Luffare (Short) – Pappa (final film role)
References
- ↑ "Robban Broberg är död". Aftonbladet. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- 1 2 "Robban Broberg och Konstfack". Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Pygmé Musikförlag AB – Arkiv – Povel Ramel – Karamelodiktstipeniater". Archived from the original on 2 June 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ Tomas Medin Westman / Omni (21 July 2015). "Robert "Robban" Broberg är död – blev 75 år". Svenska Dagbladet. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Robert Broberg at IMDb
- A duet on YouTube with Roxette's Marie Fredriksson
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