Göran Edman
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Göran Edman is a Swedish
vocalist. He is noted for his session work with many artists through the years but mainly for his early work with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. He has also recorded with bands and artists such as Brazen Abbot
, John Norum
, Madison, Karmakanic, Street Talk, Kharma, Crossfade (EU), Signum Regis and Richard Andersson
among others.
In 1986, Edman auditioned for the vocalist slot in the newly formed Vinnie Vincent Invasion
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
vocalist. He is noted for his session work with many artists through the years but mainly for his early work with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. He has also recorded with bands and artists such as Brazen Abbot
Brazen Abbot
Brazen Abbot is a Finnish rock band. Originally a studio project of Bulgarian guitarist, producer and song writer Nikolo Kotzev, who is a Finnish resident, the band has since made several live performances....
, John Norum
John Norum
John Norum is a rock music guitarist and founder of the Swedish band Europe . Concurrent to his role with Europe, he also maintains a side solo project...
, Madison, Karmakanic, Street Talk, Kharma, Crossfade (EU), Signum Regis and Richard Andersson
Richard Andersson
Richard Andersson is the founding father of several neoclassical metalbands in Sweden. Amongst his favourite artists are Deep Purple, Rainbow, Jimi Hendrix, Yngwie Malmsteen, Symphony X, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Niccolò Paganini.-Biography:As a kid,...
among others.
In 1986, Edman auditioned for the vocalist slot in the newly formed Vinnie Vincent Invasion
Vinnie Vincent Invasion
Vinnie Vincent Invasion was an American heavy metal/glam metal band formed in 1984 by former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent.-Biography:Initially forming the band in the mid-80's, Vincent recruited bassist Dana Strum, who had also served as a talent scout of sorts in L.A., recruiting band members for...
.
John Norum
- Total ControlTotal Control (John Norum album)Total Control is the first solo album by John Norum, the guitarist in the Swedish hard rock band Europe. It was released in 1987.The album features two cover songs, "Back on the Streets" originally recorded by Vinnie Vincent Invasion and "Wild One" by Thin Lizzy.Total Control is dedicated to Tommy...
(1987) - Live in StockholmLive in Stockholm (John Norum EP)Live in Stockholm is a live EP by John Norum, the guitarist in the Swedish hard rock band Europe. It was released in 1990.-Track listing:#"Eternal Flame" – 3:40 #"Don't Believe a Word" – 3:00...
(1990)
Yngwie Malmsteen
- Eclipse (1990)
- Fire and Ice (1992)
Glory
- Positive Buoyant (1993)
- Crisis vs. Crisis (1994)
- Wintergreen (1998)
Brazen Abbot
- Live and Learn (1995)
- Eye of the Storm (1996)
- Bad Religion (1997)
- Guilty as Sin (2003)
- My Resurrection (2005)
Street Talk
- Collaboration (1997)
- Transition (2000)
- Restoration (2002)
- Destination (2004)
- V (2006)
Karmakanic
- Entering the Spectra (2002)
- Wheel of Life (2004)
- Who's The Boss In The Factory? (2008)
- In a Perfect World? (2011)
Jayce Landberg
- Lost Without You (Demo EP) (2007)
- Break The Spell (2008)
- Good Sleepless Night (2010)
Guest appearances
- Flintstens Med Stanley - Stenhårda Låtar 1 (1995)
- TalismanTalisman (band)Talisman was a Swedish hard rock band characterized by an international melodic/powerful sound.-1980s - Getting together:Talisman was formed by bass player Marcel Jacob, who had previously played with Rising Force, John Norum Group and Power.While Jacob was playing with John Norum, he started...
- Best of... (1996) - Thomas LarssonThomas LarssonThomas Larsson is a Swedish guitarist and song writer, perhaps most famous for his work with singer Glenn Hughes and with the band Baltimoore. He has also released a few solo albums.-Biography:...
- FreerideFreerideFreeride is a discipline of mountain biking closely related to downhill cycling and dirt jumping focused on tricks, style, and technical trail features. It is now recognized as one of the most popular disciplines within mountain biking....
(1996) - The Johansson Brothers - The Last Viking (1999)
- VV.AA. - Power from the North (2000)
- AOR - L.A. Reflection (2002)
- TalismanTalisman (band)Talisman was a Swedish hard rock band characterized by an international melodic/powerful sound.-1980s - Getting together:Talisman was formed by bass player Marcel Jacob, who had previously played with Rising Force, John Norum Group and Power.While Jacob was playing with John Norum, he started...
- Talisman (reissue) (2003) - Minstrel Spirit - Enter the Woods (2004)
- Swedish Erotica - Too Daze Gone (2005)
- Vitalij KuprijVitalij KuprijVitalij Kuprij is a Ukrainian pianist, composer, music teacher, and keyboardist of the defunct neo-classical progressive metal band Artension. He resides in Reading, Pennsylvania when he is not touring.-Music career:...
- RevengeRevengeRevenge is a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. It is also called payback, retribution, retaliation or vengeance; it may be characterized, justly or unjustly, as a form of justice.-Function in society:Some societies believe that the...
(2005) - Gutter Sirens - Horror Makers (2006)
- United - Where is the Fire(This video was made to raise funds to help the victims of 2004 tsunami disaster; the DVD features an All Star band of Scandinavian musicians, consisting of Edman as one of the main singers, Tommy DenanderTommy DenanderTommy Denander is a guitarist and producer.He has appeared on more than 2000 albums with artists such as: Michael jackson, Paul Stanley, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin, BB King, Don Henley, Sheryl Crow, David Coverdale, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Toto, Fee Waybill, Richard Marx, Robin...
, Kee MarcelloKee MarcelloKee Marcello is a Swedish musician, best known as the former guitarist in the rock band Europe. He is currently pursuing his solo career.-Career:...
, Mikkey DeeMikkey DeeMicael Kiriakos Delaoglou , better known as Mikkey Dee is a drummer/songwriter in the Heavy metal band Motörhead. A Swede of Greek descent, he has been known for his speed and precision since his mid-80s stint with King Diamond.- Early life :Delaoglou began his musical career with local bands...
, John LevénJohn LevénJohn Gunnar Levén is the bassist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Levén and vocalist Joey Tempest are the only band members who have performed on all of Europe's studio albums....
, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tommy NilssonTommy NilssonErik Tommy Nilsson is a Swedish rock singer and composer. Swedish critics state that he has one of the best voices of Sweden....
, Jim JidhedJim JidhedJim Jidhed is a Swedish rock singer. Jidhed's first major break was as the lead singer for the rock band Alien in the late 1980s with the ballad "Only One Woman". After that he released his first solo album called "Jim", which included the songs "Wild Young And Free", "Silence is Golden" and "Love...
, Geir RönningGeir RönningGeir Rönning is a professional singer-songwriter from Ålesund, Norway. He later moved to the capital Oslo in the 1980s, and later on to Stockholm, Sweden, where he found opportunity to start a musical career. He later moved to Finland, which he represented in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005...
, Mattias EklundhMattias EklundhMattias "IA" Eklundhtou de meme' is a guitarist and vocalist, known for his work with the bands Freak Kitchen, Frozen Eyes, Fate, The Jonas Hellborg Trio, and Art Metal; he has also released several noted solo albums...
, Thomas VikstromThomas VikströmThomas Vikström is a Swedish vocalist best known for working with hard rock and heavy metal bands including doom metal legends Candlemass and power metallers Stormwind. He is the son of opera singer Sven-Erik Vikström...
, Peter Tätgren, Stefan Andersson, Mats LevénMats LevénMats Levén is a singer. His most notable recent collaborations have been with symphonic metallers Therion and doom metallers Krux.-Biography:...
and many others.) - Voices Of Rock - MMVII (2007)
- Silent CallSilent callA silent call is a telephone call that is generated by a predictive dialer which does not have an agent immediately available to handle the call...
- Creations From A Chosen Path (2008) - Iron MaskIron Mask (band)Iron Mask is a neoclassical/power metal band formed in 2002 by belgian guitarist Dushan Petrossi, also known from the symphonic metal band Magic Kingdom.-Revenge Is My Name :...
- Black as Death (TBA)
Background Vocals
- Swedish Metal AID - Give A Helpin' Hand (1985)
- Von Rosen - Like a dream (single) (1988)
- Glory - Danger In This Game (1989)
- Alien - Shiftin' Gear (1990)
- Fortune - Calling Spirits (1992)
- Lion's Share - Entrance (2001)
- Little Chris - At LastAt Last"At Last" is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film Orchestra Wives, starring George Montgomery and Ann Rutherford. It was performed in the film and on record by Glenn Miller and his orchestra, with vocals by Ray Eberle and Pat Friday...
(2002) - AOR - Dreaming Of L.A. (2003)
- Ignition - Ignition (2003)
- HeedHeedHeed was a Swedish power metal band founded in 2004 by ex-Lost Horizon members Daniel Heiman and Fredrik Olsson . They were joined by drummer Mats Karlsson and bass player Jörgen Olsson, and began recording on their debut album The Call...
- The Call (2005) - The PoodlesThe PoodlesThe Poodles are a glam metal/heavy metal band from Sweden.They are best known for their hits "Metal Will Stand Tall" and "Night of Passion", the latter of which was played in the Swedish Melodifestivalen in 2006....
- Sweet Trade (2007)