Peter LeMarc

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Peter LeMarc
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Background information
Birth namePeter Lenn Marc Fransson
Born (1958-10-23) 23 October 1958 (age 62)
Trollhättan, Sweden
GenresPop, Rock, Country, Soul
Years active1979–present
Websitewww.lemarc.se

Peter LeMarc (born Peter Lenn Marc Fransson, 23 October 1958) is a Swedish singer and songwriter.[1] He made his record debut in 1982 and broke through in 1987, when the album Peter LeMarc sold gold. Since then he has released several successful albums that have sold gold and platinum, and been awarded seven Swedish Grammy Awards.[2]

Biography[]

Background[]

Peter LeMarc was born in 1958 in the industrial town of Trollhättan, to parents May and Lennart. His middle name, Lenn Marc (also spelled Lenmarc) was a compromise; his mother thought his name would be Marcus, while his father prompted on the name Lennart. [3]

At a young age, LeMarc discovered music through The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and other bands of the 1960s and 70s. In his teenage years, he played in a number of bands in the area around Trollhättan.
His father died of cancer in 1977, something LeMarc often returns to in his songs, such as "Jag ska gå hel ur det här", "Närmare gränsen" och "Drivved".[4]

LeMarc moved to Gothenburg in 1979 and joined the band Box 81. In 1982 he moved to Stockholm. Soon after he released his debut album Buick. The record was well received in the press, but struggled to achieve commercial success. Two more albums met the same fate.[5]

Breakthrough[]

By 1987 LeMarc had created a reputation as a prolific live artist. In august LeMarc released his fifth album, which would become his huge breakthrough, selling gold (50,000 copies) and earned him his first Swedish Grammy Award.[6]

In February 1990 Välkommen hem! was released, earning him another gold record.[7] The album was followed by an acclaimed tour, resulting in LeMarc receiving another Grammy, as lyricist of the year.[8]

In August 1991, Sången dom spelar när filmen är slut was released to wide acclaim. It contained some of his most prominent songs, such as "Little Willie John", "Evelina" and "Ett av dom sätt". The record soon sold platinum (100,000 copies).[9]
Det finns inget bättre came out in December 1992 and gave him his second platinum record, as well as two Grammys : one for lyricist of the year and one for video of the year.[10]

LeMarc premiered his most acclaimed tour to date in his hometown of Trollhättan, in February 1993. The concert met immediate critical praise. THis appearances at Cirkus in Stockholm were later released as the live album Buona Sera! Peter LeMarc Livslevande.[11]

In March 1995, Bok med blanka sidor was released, featuring prominent songs such as "Tess" and "Fyra steg i det blå". The record sold gold and LeMarc received another Grammis, as Male artist of the year. In 1996 the two collections LeMarcologi and LeMarxism were released. The former sold platinum. In March 1997, LeMarc entered the Decibel studio in Stockholm to record his eleventh studio album - Nio broars väg. The album would go on to sell platinum.[12]

Later career[]

After enjoying a hugely popular career from 1987 to 1997, and after a hiatus, he enjoyed a comeback starting 2003 onwards with a series of new albums reaching the top of the Swedish Albums Chart.

In addition to a prolific solo career, he has also written a number of songs for a variety of artists including Anna-Lotta Larsson, Jerry Williams, Totta Näslund, Christina Lindberg, Sven-Ingvars and has as well produced the Eldkvarn album Limbo.

Personal life[]

Peter LeMarc has two children and resides with his wife in Stockholm.[13]

It was announced that he would perform his last concert at the Stockholm Music & Arts festival in August 2014.[14]

Discography[]

Peter LeMarc receives a Grammisaward for Best Vocalist of the Year on 20 February 2013 at Cirkus, Stockholm

Albums[]

Year Album Chart
peak
(SWE)
[15] 		Certification
1987 Peter LeMarc 6
1988 Närmare gränsen 2
1990 Välkommen hem 5
1991 Sången dom spelar när filmen är slut 6
1992 Det finns inget bättre 4
1995 Bok med blanka sidor 1
1997 Nio broars väg 5
2003 Det som håller oss vid liv 1
2005 Sjutton sånger - LeMarc sjunger LeMarc 1
2007 Kärlek i tystnadens tid 3
2012 Svag doft av skymning
(credited as Peter Lemarc) 		1
2016 Den tunna tråden 2
[16]
Live albums
Year Album Chart
peak
(SWE)
[15] 		Certification
1993 Buona Sera! 12
2008 LeMarc Live! 6
Compilation albums
Year Album Chart
peak
(SWE)
[15] 		Certification
1992 Hittegods, fångade sånger & stulna ögonblick 1986-1992 23
Mannen i mitten –
1995 Hittegods 1986-1992 47
1996 Lemarxism 1986-1996 9
Lemarcologi 1986-1996 2
2009 Klassiker 4
2010 Starkare än ord, samtliga album 1987-2008 22

Singles[]

Year Single Chart
peak
(SWE)
[15] 		Certification Album
1987 "Håll om mig" 11
1990 "Mellan dej och mej" 20
1991 "Little Willie John" 37
"Sången dom spelar när filmen är slut" 27
1996 "Starkare än ord" 38
2003 "Det som håller oss vid liv" 3
2004 "Så långt mina armar räcker" 18
2005 "Älskad från första stund" 14
"Marias kyrka" 60
2007 "Så gott att må gott igen" 50

References[]

  1. ^ Aftonbladet: Peter LeMarc: "Jag kände att jorden rämnade" Archived 2012-09-25 at the Wayback Machine (in Swedish)
  2. ^ "Grammisvinnare genom åren". Swedish Grammy. Read 23 november 2020.
  3. ^ Aftonbladet: Peter LeMarc: "När jag väl kom upp på scenen fick dom slita bort mej" 2005-08-24 (in Swedish)
  4. ^ Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc, Biografi" 2020-11-23 (in Swedish)
  5. ^ Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc, Biografi" 2020-11-23 (in Swedish)
  6. ^ "Grammisvinnare genom åren". Swedish Grammy. Read 23 november 2020.
  7. ^ Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc, Biografi" 2020-11-23 (in Swedish)
  8. ^ "Grammisvinnare genom åren". Swedish Grammy. Read 23 november 2020.
  9. ^ Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc, Biografi" 2020-11-23 (in Swedish)
  10. ^ Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc, Biografi" 2020-11-23 (in Swedish)
  11. ^ Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc, Biografi" 2020-11-23 (in Swedish)
  12. ^ Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc, Biografi" 2020-11-23 (in Swedish)
  13. ^ Dagens Nyheter: Peter LeMarc: "Peter LeMarc: Vissa män tycker att jag gör sentimentalt krafs" (in Swedish)
  14. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2015-05-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "SwedishCharts.com Peter LeMarc discography page". Swedishcharts.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-13. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
  16. ^ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2016. Click on "Veckans albumlista".

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