A.C.T

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Origin Flag of Sweden Sweden
Genre(s) Progressive Rock
Years active 1995 - present
Label(s) Inside Out[1]
Associated acts Andromeda
Website www.actworld.nu
Members
Ola Andersson
Peter Asp
Thomas Lejon
Jerry Sahlin
Herman Saming

A.C.T (pronounced [ækt]) is a Swedish progressive rock band formed in 1995 under the name ‘Fairyland’, in Malmö. The band has been through several personnel changes; with the current line-up featuring Herman Saming (vocals) Ola Andersson (guitar), Peter Asp (bass), Jerry Sahlin (keyboards) and Thomas Lejon (drums).

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[edit] History

Initially under Ola Andersson on guitars, Tomas Erlandsson on drums, Jens Appelgren on vocals and Jerry Sahlin on both keyboards and drums, Fairyland was started by members of a music school in Malmö. [1] Amongst various line-up changes, Fairlyland changed its name into A.C.T in 1995. In 1996 A.C.T first came into the public eye when it made its way to the final of a Swedish music competition, although it did not win.[2]

In 1997 a new demo was recorded and the band toured extensively in Sweden, eventually recording its debut album, ‘Today’s Report’, released in 1999. Following the release of this album, A.C.T embarked on a Scandinavian tour with the progressive rock band Saga. In 2001, the second album ‘Imaginary Friends’ was recorded, after which the band went on a European tour supporting Fish. In 2003, A.C.T’s third album ‘Last Epic’ was released, and the band went on a European tour with former Genesis singer Ray Wilson.

In 2006, A.C.T signed with the label InsideOut and returned with the album ‘Silence’. InsideOut has subsequently re-released the first three albums as special editions, with bonus tracks and enhanced booklets. [3]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio Albums

  • Today's Report (1999)
  • Imaginary Friends (2001)
  • Last Epic (2003)
  • Silence (2006)

[edit] Personnel

[edit] Current Lineup

  • Herman Saming (lead vocals)
  • Ola Andersson (guitar)
  • Peter Asp (bass guitar)
  • Jerry Sahlin (keyboards/vocals)
  • Thomas Lejon (drums)

[edit] Former Members

  • Tomas Erlandsson (drums)
  • Jens Appelgren (vocals)

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=424 ProgArchives’ A.C.T Article
  2. ^ http://www.progressiveworld.net/actinterv.html A.C.T interview
  3. ^ http://www.insideout.de/catalog/search_result.php?keywords=A.C.T&osCsid=cdaf799d732dbad2753f55b35c9f2bb3 InsideOut artist page

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