Ulf Georg Georgsson (22 April 1962 – 23 March 2024) was a Swedish songwriter, who participated at Melodifestivalen as a songwriter, and wrote songs recorded by, among others, Lasse Stefanz, Vikingarna, Playtones, Drifters, Zekes, CC & Lee, Black Jack, Barbados, Friends and Frøya.[1]

Ulf Georgsson
Born(1962-04-22)22 April 1962
Kinna Parish, Sweden
Died23 March 2024(2024-03-23) (aged 61)
GenresDansband music, schlager
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician
Instrumentdrums
Years activeearly 1980s–2024
LabelsLionheart
Formerly ofBhonus, Flamingokvintetten

Biography

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Ulf Georg Georgsson was born in Kinna Parish in former Älvsborg County, Sweden on 22 April 1962.

As a musician he played the drums in Flamingokvintetten since June 2013, after 30 years in Bhonus.[2]

At Svensktoppen he became the second most successful composer in the year 2000, and was appointed "composer of the year" in 2001.[3]

Georgsson died on 23 March 2024, at the age of 61.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ulf Georgsson" (in Swedish). Lionheart. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Ulf tar över taktpinnen i Flamingokvintetten" (in Swedish). Expressen. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Bhonus 30 år" (in Swedish). Dansradion. 2002. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Ulf Georgsson har avlidit". Danslogen (in Swedish). 24 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
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