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Biography
Infobox musical artist | name = A.C.T| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Sweden | instrument =| genre = Progressive rock | occupation =| years_active = 1995 in music|1995 - present| label = InsideOut Music|InsideOut | associated_acts = Andromeda (Swedish band)|Andromeda | website = http://www.actworld.nu/ www.actworld.nu| current_members = Ola Andersson Peter Asp Thomas Lejon Jerry Sahlin Herman Saming | past_members =| notable_instruments = A.C.T (IPA-sv|ækt) is a Sweden|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 ( singing|vocals ), Ola Andersson ( guitar ), Peter Asp ( Bass guitar|bass ), Jerry Sahlin ( Keyboard instrument|keyboards ) and Thomas Lejon ( Drum kit|drums ). It is also
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. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp? id=424 ProgArchives’ A.C.T Article 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. http://www.progressiveworld.net/actinterv.html A.C.T interview
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 (band)|Saga .
In 2001, the second album ‘Imaginary Friends’ was recorded and the band appointed Graham Collins of AAUK as their manager, after which the band went on a European tour supporting Fish (singer)|Fish .
In 2003, A.C.T’s third album ‘Last Epic’ was released, and the band went on a European tour with former Genesis (band)|Genesis singer Ray Wilson (musician)|Ray Wilson .
In 2006, A.C.T signed with the label InsideOut Music|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. http://www.insideoutmusic.com/release.aspx? IdRelease=808 InsideOut artist page They are currently recording an as-yet-untitled fifth album.
Discography
Demos
Early Recordings (1996)
Studio Albums
''Today's Report (1999)
Imaginary Friends (2001)
Last Epic (2003)
Silence (2006)
Personnel
Current Lineup
Herman Saming (lead vocals)
Ola Andersson (guitar)
Peter Asp (bass guitar)
Jerry Sahlin (keyboards/vocals)
Thomas Lejon (drums)
Former Members
Tomas Erlandsson (drums)
Jens Appelgren (vocals)
References
reflist
External links
http://www.myspace.com/actworld A.C.T at Myspace
it http://www.rockline.it/interview128.html Interview with Jerry Sahlin
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