A.C.T

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Origin = Flagicon|Sweden Sweden
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Genre = Progressive rock
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Years_active = 1995 - present
Label = InsideOut
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URL = [http://www.actworld.nu/ www.actworld.nu]
Current_members = Ola Andersson Peter Asp Thomas Lejon Jerry Sahlin Herman Saming
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A.C.T (pronounced|ækt) is a Swedish progressive rock band formed in 1995 under the name ‘Fairyland’, in Malmö. The band has been through several personnel changes; with the current line-up featuring Herman Saming (vocals) Ola Andersson (guitar), Peter Asp (bass), Jerry Sahlin (keyboards) and Thomas Lejon (drums).

History

Initially under Ola Andersson on guitars, Tomas Erlandsson on drums, Jens Appelgren on vocals and Jerry Sahlin on both keyboards and drums, Fairyland was started by members of a music school in Malmö. [http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=424 ProgArchives’ A.C.T Article] Amongst various line-up changes, Fairlyland changed its name into A.C.T in 1995. In 1996 A.C.T first came into the public eye when it made its way to the final of a Swedish music competition, although it did not win. [ http://www.progressiveworld.net/actinterv.html A.C.T interview]

In 1997 a new demo was recorded and the band toured extensively in Sweden, eventually recording its debut album, ‘Today’s Report’, released in 1999. Following the release of this album, A.C.T embarked on a Scandinavian tour with the progressive rock band Saga. In 2001, the second album ‘Imaginary Friends’ was recorded, after which the band went on a European tour supporting Fish. In 2003, A.C.T’s third album ‘Last Epic’ was released, and the band went on a European tour with former Genesis singer Ray Wilson.

In 2006, A.C.T signed with the label InsideOut and returned with the album ‘Silence’. InsideOut has subsequently re-released the first three albums as special editions, with bonus tracks and enhanced booklets. [ http://www.insideout.de/catalog/search_result.php?keywords=A.C.T&osCsid=cdaf799d732dbad2753f55b35c9f2bb3 InsideOut artist page]

Discography

Studio Albums

* Today's Report (1999)
* Imaginary Friends (2001)
* Last Epic (2003)
* Silence (2006)

Personnel

Current Lineup

* Herman Saming (lead vocals)
* Ola Andersson (guitar)
* Peter Asp (bass guitar)
* Jerry Sahlin (keyboards/vocals)
* Thomas Lejon (drums)

Former Members

* Tomas Erlandsson (drums)
* Jens Appelgren (vocals)

References

External links

* [http://www.actworld.nu Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/actworld A.C.T] at Myspace
*it [http://www.rockline.it/modules.php?name=Interviste&rop=view_int&id=128 Interview with Jerry Sahlin]