Ralf Rafael Gyllenhammar (born Rafael Wolfgang Sebek; 1 July 1966) is a Swedish musician. He is the frontman of the rock/metal band Mustasch and was also the frontman of B-Thong with whom he released one album, From Strength to Strength in 1997, shortly before the band's breakup.

Ralf Gyllenhammar
Gyllenhammar with Mustasch in 2018
Background information
Birth nameRafael Wolfgang Sebek
Also known as
  • Röjar-Ralf
  • Riff-Ralf
  • Riff-Raffe
Born (1966-07-01) 1 July 1966 (age 58)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Member of
Formerly ofB-Thong

In 2007, his work with Klipptoppen earned him an award as the best "Alternative Presenter of the Year". Gyllenhammar was also one of several guest artists on the double disc soundtrack for the Swedish drama series Upp Till Kamp. Currently Gyllenhammar is endorsed by Schecter guitars which he tunes to drop C tuning and Blackstar Amplification.[1]

Melodifestivalen

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Gyllenhammar took part in Melodifestivalen 2013 with the song "Bed on Fire", in a bid to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. He sang in the semi-final 4 held on 23 February 2013 and came 1st/2nd, thus qualifying directly to the final on 9 March 2013. The song is co-written by him and David Wilhelmsson.

Discography

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Studio albums
Year Album Peak positions Certification
SWE
[2]
2013 Bed on Fire 19
Solo singles
Title Year Peak positions Certification Album
SWE
[3]
"Bed on Fire" 2013 10 Bed on Fire
With Mustasch

(Selective albums and EPs)

References

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  1. ^ "KvltSite - No Ads, No Fads. - Mustasch - Interview". Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
  2. ^ SwedishCharts.com Ralf Gyllenhammar discography
  3. ^ SwedishCharts.com Ralf Gyllenhammar discography
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