Kaipa is a Swedish progressive rock band.

Kaipa
Per Nilsson performing in April 2010
Per Nilsson performing in April 2010
Background information
Also known asUra Kaipa (1973–74)
OriginSweden
GenresProgressive rock
Years active1973–present
LabelsDecca, Inside Out, Musea
MembersHans Lundin
Patrik Lundström
Aleena Gibson
Jonas Reingold
Darby Todd
Per Nilsson
Past membersRoine Stolt
Ingemar Bergman
Tomas Eriksson
Mats Lindberg
Mats Löfgren
Max Åhman
Mats "Microben" Lindberg
Per "Pelle" Andersson
Morgan Ågren

History

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The band was formed as Ura Kaipa by Hans Lundin (keyboards) and Tomas Eriksson (bass)[1] from San Michael's. Roine Stolt joined Kaipa as guitarist when he was 17. In 1974, shortly after they had cut the "Ura" from the name of the band, they released their self-titled debut album. Stolt, who later founded The Flower Kings, left the group in 1979, after the album Solo.

In 2014, original members Roine Stolt, Ingemar Bergman, and Tomas Eriksson re-grouped under the name Kaipa DaCapo to play the old music from the first three albums as well as brand new music. New members of the band are Mikael Stolt, brother of Roine, on vocals and guitar, and renowned Swedish musician Max Lorentz on keyboards. A new album was released in 2016, followed by a live album recorded in 2017.

Members

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Current

  • Hans Lundin – keyboards, backing vocals (1973–1982, 2000–present), lead vocals (1973–1977, 1980-1982)
  • Patrik Lundström – vocals (2000–present)
  • Aleena Gibson – vocals (2000–present)
  • Jonas Reingold – bass (2000–present)
  • Per Nilsson – guitars (2006–present)
  • Darby Todd – drums (2021–present)

Former

  • Roine Stolt – guitars, backing vocals (1974–1979, 2000–2005)
  • Ingemar Bergman – drums (1974–1981)
  • Tomas Eriksson – bass (1973–1977)
  • Mats Lindberg – bass (1977–1980)
  • Mats Löfgren – vocals (1977–1980) (d. 2016)
  • Max Åhman – guitars (1979–1982)
  • Mats "Microben" Lindberg – bass (1981–1982)
  • Per "Pelle" Andersson – drums (1982)
  • Morgan Ågren – drums (2000–2021)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Compilations

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See also

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References

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