Ulf Lundell

Ulf Lundell (born November 20, 1949) is a Swedish singer-songwriter, author, and poet. He is one of the most popular and successful artists in Sweden, having sold over two million albums.

Lundell was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He began his career as a musician in the early 1970s, and released his debut album, Vargmåne, in 1975. The album was a commercial success, and Lundell quickly became a household name in Sweden.

Lundell's music is often characterized by its introspective lyrics and its use of acoustic guitars. He has been compared to Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Lundell has also released several books of poetry and prose.

In 1988, Lundell was awarded the Litteris et Artibus medal by the Swedish government. In 2006, he was inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame.

Lundell continues to tour and record new music. His latest album, Rent regn, was released in 2021.

Personal life

Lundell has been married four times. His first three marriages ended in divorce. He has five children.

In recent years, Lundell has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. He has also been open about his battles with depression.

Career

Lundell began his career as a musician in the early 1970s. He released his debut album, Vargmåne, in 1975. The album was a commercial success, and Lundell quickly became a household name in Sweden.

Lundell's music is often characterized by its introspective lyrics and its use of acoustic guitars. He has been compared to Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Lundell has also released several books of poetry and prose.

In 1988, Lundell was awarded the Litteris et Artibus medal by the Swedish government. In 2006, he was inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame.

Lundell continues to tour and record new music. His latest album, Rent regn, was released in 2021.

Controversies

Lundell has been involved in several controversies throughout his career. In 1989, he was arrested for possession of cocaine. In 1995, he was involved in a car accident that killed a young woman. Lundell was later acquitted of all charges in connection with the accident.

In 2013, Lundell was accused of plagiarizing a poem by the Swedish poet Stig Dagerman. Lundell admitted to using Dagerman's poem as inspiration, but denied that he had plagiarized it.

Discography

• Vargmåne (1975)
• Två solnedgångar (1976)
• Nådens år (1977)
• Längtan till Italien (1978)
• Ripp rapp (1979)
• Kär och galen (1980)
• Sekretess (1981)
• Ute och rör på mej (1982)
• Utanför murarna (1983)
• Nattens Ängel (1985)
• X (1986)
• Evangeline (1987)
• Skyll inte ifrån dej (1988)
• Människors land (1989)
• Xavante (1990)
• Livslinjen (1991)
• Kärleken Above All (1992)
• Okända Djur (1993)
• Törst (1994)
• Rude Boy (1996)
• Xavante (1997)
• Fanzine (1998)
• På andra sidan drömmarna (1999)
• Det goda livet (2002)
• Club Zebra (2004)
• Lazarus (2008)
• Rent regn (2021)