Onkel Kånkel

Onkel Kånkel (and his Kånkelbär) ["kånkelbär": dingleberries] is a Swedish rock band prominently known for their provocative lyrics where they make fun of everything from homosexuals and pedophiles to Nazis and disabled people. The genre they have created is often called "könsrock" (genital rock) in their home country of Sweden.

Although they are widely known in Sweden for their shock value, they have never sold many records. Nowadays however, the Internet has spread Onkel Kånkel to new generations.

Their album Kalle Anka Suger Pung (Donald Duck sucks balls in English) briefly had some radio airplay, but the songs were quickly pulled off, most likely due to their inappropriate content.

Onkel Kånkel has been compared with Eddie Meduza and Johnny Bode.[1]

While performing, Onkel Kånkel wears a mask to "not take away the mystery".[2]

While well-known, his music has never entered the mainstream, but he has managed to get the 46th placement in the top 50s in 1994.[3]

Håkan Florå, the singer of Onkel Kånkel died in a heart attack, 47 years old, on the 15th of August 2009. [4]

Discography

Svenska Tonårsgrupper Vol 3 Samlingsalbum 1981, Konkurens Rekårdz KONK 002. This was the first appearance of Onkel Kånkel on vinyl. They contributed with their smash hit "nazze penis". For more information about this album: http://www.punktipset.se/band.asp?id=505&bID=660

• Onkel Kånkels Gyllene Tider (1983 in only 500 copies, released on CD with bonus tracks in 1993)
• Kalle Anka Suger Pung (1990, only 1000 copies)
• Onkel Kånkels Underbara Värld (1993)
• Gammeldags Jul (1994)
• Onkel Kånkels fantastiska äfventyr (1999)
• Blitzkrieg Blepp[5] (2003)
• Sälla Toner Vol. 1 (2001) Gamla Demos
• Sälla Toner Vol. 2 (2001) Gamla Demos
• Sälla Toner Vol. 3 (2001) Gamla Demos

In 1992 a tribute album called Kånkelmania featuring Onkel Kånkel covers was released. Participating bands and artists were Stig Vig, Charta 77 and Union Carbide Productions.